THE WATER BALLAST SYSTEM FILLING AND EMPTYING THE BALLAST TANK.

Macgregor 26 ballast system. These could be used to transfer a lot of weight quickly and safely from side to side so that using water as ballast vs lead carried deep could become an asset not a compromise. Ballast Water Management System Purimar Republic of Korea Techwin Eco Co Ltd. Do not power or sail the macgregor 26 without making sure that the aw ter bal-last tank is completely full.

It has since been widely copied and is now the standard throughout the trailerable sailboat industry. The MacGregor is big but relatively light and excessive crew weight can overpower the basic stability of the boat. MacGregor developed the concept of a water ballast system.

The 26x appears to be a cross between the 19 Powersailer and MacGregor 26 incorporating the water ballast system of the latter and the broad stern of the former in order to achieve 25-mph speeds with a 50-hp. This system makes it possible to have a very lightweight boat for powering and trailering and the heavy stability necessary for safe sailing. Differences in MacGregor 26 Models.

It has been widely copied and is now the standard throughout the trailerable sailboat industry. WHEN THE BALLAST TANK IS FULL. The step is removed by undoing the wing nut at the base of the.

The water ballast system. This system makes it possible to have a very lightweight boat for powering and trailering and the heavy stability necessary for safe sailing. There is full standing headroom and twin kick-up rudders.

Underneath the step down into the cabin shown in Photo 27 you will find a vent plug and the water ballast tank filling valve. First fill the water ballast tank to give yourself a more stable platform. Summary of Contents for MACGREGOR 26 M 2009 Page 1 WATER BALLAST non-ballasted sailboats.