1993 Macgregor 26 Sailboat 1993 MacGregor 26 S sailboat with 2002 Continental galvanized.

Macgregor 26 gin pole. This system can be used if you dont have a mast raiser at all or if you want to update a block and tackle style system to the newer winch style. This is the newer winch style mast raising system for use on all MacGregor and Venture boats except the 26M. You will see other swage tools well over 100.

I leave the gin-pole in place when I. Then I had an idea - what if I just attach the furler drum to the gin pole. Macgregor 26M Mast Raising Pole and other sailing discussion in the Seabreeze general forums.

And make sure the crutch has not grabbed any of the halyards along the mast. One person can launch her in about 30 minutes after a little practice. Connect the end of the mast raising pole to the forward holes in the mast base as shown below.

Photo 22 Mast raising pole attachment Rig the block and tackle to the end of the pole as shown in photos 23 and 24. The furler stays right over the mast and after raising it only takes seconds to unattach the drum and pin it to the stem head. The swage tool is a Tie Down 43005 26 Hand Swaging Tool Cap.

The gin pole kits are specifically made for MacGregor boats that is why they charge a premium and the new ones come with a brake winch so they are a bit pricier. Photo 23 Mast raising block and tackle top pole end. 26 foot MacGregor 26DSL 1989 shallow draft sailboat with a 99 hp electric start outboard motor and 2014 two-axle aluminum trailer.

Without that and based on MacGregor 26 experience in previous life you will need a gin pole rather than just connecting the lifting tackle to the jib tab on the forepeak. Use a 38 x 4 12 bolt and lock nut. Essentially you will have that gin pole.