Second the boat has 1200-1400 lbs give or take of water ballast in it unless youve motored above 5 knots and drained it.

Macgregor 26 water ballast valve. THE WATER BALLAST SYSTEM FILLING AND EMPTYING THE BALLAST TANK. On launching you open a valve and fill the water ballast tank with 1200 lbs of water which provides stability under sail. I bet that those levels are about the same and if they are then there is very little difference in pressure between inside and outside at the valve and in turn very little cause for the valve to leak.

The main hatch slides forward conventionally but can also be lifted about 18 inches on four metal struts to increase headroom in the saloon when moored - as shown in the photo above. Of water ballast is drained the boat becomes an even faster sailboat. A great deal for some minor repairs.

Underneath the step down into the cabin shown in Photo 27 you will find a vent plug and the water ballast tank filling valve. Ad Improve Your Business ROI - Get A Better Deal On Water Valve. However like most small sailboats or catamarans without ballast it can be capsized if not watchful.

Not an issue with the M. Check the water ballast valve for leakage as described earlier. The centerboard fittings other than the water access system for the ballast and its hanger assembly can then be lowered out.

If you raise the mast after the boat is in the water first fill the water ballast tank to give yourself a more stable platform. Is this right or is seal bad and where can i get new seals. On the Macgregor 26 foot classics built from about 1988 to 1995 if you heavily load the aft end of the boat it can put the water ballast tank valve below the water line.

Potential buyers should examine water ballast valves for smooth operation especially the gate valve so crucial to filling and emptying the ballast water. Sold as is with trailer. After launching a valve is opened to flood the area then closed.