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MACGREGOR 26 User Manual

MACGREGOR 26
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MacGregor 26
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
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2. SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
4. RIGGING THE MAST
6. ATTACHING THE MAST TO THE BOAT
7. ATTACHING THE MAST SUPPORT WIRES
7. PREPARING THE BOAT FOR TRAILERING
8. PREPARING THE TRAILER
9. TOWING THE BOAT AND TRAILER
9. RAISING THE MAST
10. RAISING THE MAST WITH THE OPTIONAL SYSTEM.
11. ADJUSTING THE MAST SUPPORT WIRES
12. RAMP LAUNCHING
12. THE WATER BALLAST SYSTEM
14. PREVENTION OF ALGAE IN THE BALLAST TANK
14. RETURNING THE BOAT TO ITS TRAILER
14. EMPTYING THE BALLAST TANK
15. CONNECT THE BOOM TO THE MAST
15. REAR (MAIN) SAIL
16. FORWARD (JIB) SAIL
17. REDUCING THE AREA OF THE MAINSAIL
17. RUDDER
18. CENTERBOARD
18. SECURING THE POP TOP
18. POP TOP COVER
19. SAFETY RAILS
19. BOOM VANG
19. SELF-RIGHTING CHARACTERISTICS
19. FOAM FLOTATION
20. BOAT MAINTENANCE
20. REMOVING THE CENTERBOARD
20. TRAILER MAINTENANCE
21. LIMITED WARRANTY

Table of Contents

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MACGREGOR 26 Specifications

General IconGeneral
EngineOutboard
Berths4
Draft (centerboard up)1.0 ft (0.3 m)
Displacement2250 lbs
Water Capacity12 gal

Summary

Special Safety Warnings

Water Ballast Safety

Ensures the water ballast tank is full for self-righting stability and secures the tank valve and vent plug.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Warns against contact with electrical power lines and provides advice for electrical storms.

Towing and Loading Guidelines

Details car towing capacity, trailer hitch weight, and avoiding water ballast during trailering.

Securing Boat and Sail Control

Advises securing the pop top and hatches, and readiness to release sail control lines.

Battery and General Safety Precautions

Battery Handling and Safety

Provides critical safety instructions for handling and charging boat batteries.

Trailering and Mast Handling Safety

Covers securing lug nuts, mast, outboard motor, and safe mast raising procedures.

Fuel Storage and Flotation Safety

Details safe fuel can storage and the importance of retaining foam flotation blocks.

Sailing and Outboard Motor Safety

Includes caution for high winds, outboard motor use near swimmers, and ballast valve placement.

Rigging the Mast: Components and Installation

Securing the Mast for Trailering and Sailing

Mast Attachment to Boat and Supports

Details securing the mast to the forward rail, rear support, and mast hinge for transport.

Preparing the Boat for Trailering

Securing Gear and Boat to Trailer

Covers stowing gear, securing the boat with winch cable, and using extra security lines.

Trailer Preparation and Safety Checks

Wheel Lug Nuts and Tire Checks

Ensures proper tightening of lug nuts and correct tire pressure for safe towing.

Hitching, Safety Chains, and Weight Limits

Covers secure hitching, safety chain use, and adherence to total weight capacities.

Trailer Lighting and Brake System Setup

Details wiring for trailer lights and the operation of hydraulic surge brakes.

Trailer Brake System Details

Towing the Boat and Trailer

Raising the Mast: Initial Steps

Mast Hinge Attachment and Lifting

Details attaching the mast to the hinge and the procedure for lifting it.

Raising the Mast with Optional System

Adjusting Mast Support Wires (Tuning)

Setting Mast Rake and Wire Tension

Describes how to set mast rake and tension support wires for optimal performance.

The Water Ballast System: Filling and Emptying

Ballast System Components and Operation

Details the water valve, air vent, filling, checking level, and closing procedures.

Water Ballast System Details

Valve Assembly and Operation

Illustrates the valve assembly and explains the process for opening and closing the valve.

Ballast Tank Management and Leaks

Emptying the Ballast Tank

Rudder Mounting and Operation

Securing the Pop Top and Hatches

Self-Righting and Flotation

Trailer Maintenance and Care

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