This is the newer winch style mast raising system for use on all MacGregor and Venture boats except the 26M.

Macgregor 26 mast raising. ADJUSTING THE MAST SUPPORT WIRES 12. Raising the mast on a Macgregor 26x. Notable options were surge brakes for the trailer 279 spinnaker 495 vang 69 toilet 98 and mast raising system 98.

Boat MacGregor 26 Owners Instructions Manual 23 pages Boat Macgregor Macgregor 25 Owners Instructions Manual. When the mast is up pull the rope tight and fasten the line. Ever wondered how quick and easy it is to raise a mast on a Tattoo 26.

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 Raising System. Also swapped out the 38 inch bolt for the BWY Quick Rig mast base pin to make installing and removing the winch faster.

This is easily rectified by connecting the stays at the mast raising bail. Mast manually still apply to raising the mast with the optional 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.

The boat has a mast raising pole for a MacGregor 26M with an ingenious addition to help manage the furling drum a set of baby stays to hold the mast on centerline and a small dinghy motor davit mounted on the stern and outfitted with a U shaped mast crutch. Added the new style mast raising winch to my Mac 19. Page 1 macgregor 26 owners instructions page special safety warnings general information rigging the mast attaching the mast to the boat attaching the mast support wires preparing the boat for trailering preparing the trailer towing the boat and trailer raising the mast raising the mast.

For those who mention mast support. My user guide says when raising the mast connect cables ab c and so on suggesting that the mast is stripped of its guide lines and accessories when stowed. Most boats will need some additional hardware especially if you dont have any mast raiser at.