Macgregors new mast raiser uses a winch mounted on a pole to make it really easy for one person to raise and lower the mast.

Macgregor 26 mast raising. Related Manuals for MACGREGOR 26 M 2009. This is whats needed after trailering but if you just want to temporarily lower and raise the mast to get under a bridge or to move the boat on the trailer a short distance then the steps are much simpler. These instructions are specific to our 2002 Macgregor 26x but should apply to other Macgregor sailboats as well.

These are my instructions of raising the mast on a Macgregor after having it setup for trailering. This is easily rectified by connecting the stays at the mast raising bail. These are the full instructions of raising the mast from scratch.

In order for your MacGregor to perform to its potential you must keep your rig mast shrouds and stays properly tunedThese suggestions are designed to give you an idea of how to shape and tension your rig. Mast manually still apply to raising the mast with the optional pole. Hmm thats interesting Peter.

Mast Raising System. Macgregor 26M Mast Raising Pole and other sailing discussion in the Seabreeze general forums page 1. Notable options were surge brakes for the trailer 279 spinnaker 495 vang 69 toilet 98 and mast raising system 98.

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. Ever wondered how quick and easy it is to raise a mast on a Tattoo 26. This kit includes a collection of nuts and bolts fuses a spare bow pin etc.

Its price in the spring of this year was 11990 including trailer sails cushions and electrical system. Dont stand under the mast or under the mast raising pole. I found out the hard way ie when I forgot to attach them prior to raising the mast in my eagerness to get onto the water once that the baby stays are essential to stop the mast from tumbling sideways that is if you are doing the job on your own.