I just had a '94 26 checked out by a surveyer, If all goes well I should close in a week. Still have a few questines: 1. There is a 8 hp Johnson Sailmaster on it, I think a '91 by serial numbers checked on OMC's web site. Any way the motor's tiller seems very short, have to almost crouch down to use it. Any way to extend it and the reverse control? It seems like it would be difficult to see ahead and use it. Will it charge the battery? The wires coming from it are about same gauge as lamp wire. 2. The trailer is a hunter I don't plan on using it. Any Idea what it's worth. 3. What are lazy jacks????????? 4. Is there a bimini for the 26 that could be purchased "off the shelf." 5. Has anyone made the cabin table smaller? Nice piece of furniture but it seems to take up a lot of space. Must be great for parties! 6. There is no battery switch. Is that the way the factory shipped them or did someone remove it. Can't think of more now, thanx P.S. Saw Dave with Elvis the other day! (just kidding)
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Alan Long
Dave With Elvis
I did too! They were singing Heartbreak Hotel in harmony with Dave on bass. Alan Long S/V Random Access
I did too! They were singing Heartbreak Hotel in harmony with Dave on bass. Alan Long S/V Random Access
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Mike Pajewski
Lazy Jacks, Switches & other things
Alan, The 26 did not come with a battery switch. As for the tiller, you could try one of those tiller extensions that they sell in the fishing catalogs. Lazy Jacks are a poor man's mainsail furling system. They are lines that lead from the mast to the boom in an inverted "Y". When you lower the mainsail, they keep the sail from falling off the boom onto the deck. I installed a Harken kit on my 26 last spring and found them to be extremely convenient. They are a pain when stepping the mast, but I usually do that only once a year. If I was trailering frequently, I would not install them, but that goes for the roller furling also. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
Alan, The 26 did not come with a battery switch. As for the tiller, you could try one of those tiller extensions that they sell in the fishing catalogs. Lazy Jacks are a poor man's mainsail furling system. They are lines that lead from the mast to the boom in an inverted "Y". When you lower the mainsail, they keep the sail from falling off the boom onto the deck. I installed a Harken kit on my 26 last spring and found them to be extremely convenient. They are a pain when stepping the mast, but I usually do that only once a year. If I was trailering frequently, I would not install them, but that goes for the roller furling also. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
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Harry Plaganis
2Battery System
Dear Alan, I instaled an extra battery next to the other one ,I screwed an extra board on top of the old board that held the single battery in.Two battery's will fit side by side. I installed I bolts each side of the two batterys and used one of those motorcycle hold down straps to keep them in place.I ran all the wires over to the left side and put the switch over system just to the left of that open area , that gave me a place to hook up all the wires and to get to them easy.As far as the table goes I hope you know you can lift and turn it so it faces the bow. We leave it that way most of the time.
Dear Alan, I instaled an extra battery next to the other one ,I screwed an extra board on top of the old board that held the single battery in.Two battery's will fit side by side. I installed I bolts each side of the two batterys and used one of those motorcycle hold down straps to keep them in place.I ran all the wires over to the left side and put the switch over system just to the left of that open area , that gave me a place to hook up all the wires and to get to them easy.As far as the table goes I hope you know you can lift and turn it so it faces the bow. We leave it that way most of the time.
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Tom
I have that stuff...
I believe Mike is correct about the battery switch being standard although I faintly recall seeing something in some brochure or something saying that the boat had a 'dual battery system'. I have a two battery setup just aft of the water tank beneath the V-berth on the centerline, access through the forward settee cover (under the cushion). The switch is on inside wall of the storage area there. Dealer installed it. I am installing retractable lazy jacks (lazy jays (Jay Hill?) similar to the ones you see in the photo forum from Jay Hill. I also have a CDI furler. We have the bimini too. We have no problems trailering. Yes rotate the table forward. You'll like the boat! Tom
I believe Mike is correct about the battery switch being standard although I faintly recall seeing something in some brochure or something saying that the boat had a 'dual battery system'. I have a two battery setup just aft of the water tank beneath the V-berth on the centerline, access through the forward settee cover (under the cushion). The switch is on inside wall of the storage area there. Dealer installed it. I am installing retractable lazy jacks (lazy jays (Jay Hill?) similar to the ones you see in the photo forum from Jay Hill. I also have a CDI furler. We have the bimini too. We have no problems trailering. Yes rotate the table forward. You'll like the boat! Tom
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Steve Petrie
smaller table
I cut down the table on my H26 two years ago and have never regretted it. First, I cut about 6 inches off the wide end of the table using a saber saw. Make sure you are careful so the cut is a right angle to the table surfaces. (Most saber saws have a tendency to cut less than 90) Then, I removed the ugly white plastic strip and rabbeted a piece of 1 1/2 tall by 3/8 thick of oak so that it would fit over the edge of the table and cover the tapered (top and bottom) edges of the table. I bent the oak piece using dry heat as described in an article in Wooden Boat a few years back. I cut small straight sections on each "corner" of the wide end to permit crumbs, etc. to be easily swept off into one's hand, etc. I fastened the oak rail to the table using countersunk #6 brass screws. The table was more "wiggly" than I wanted so I made a wooden block that clamped to the compression post (under the white plastic cone) and screwed it to the bottom of the table. I also made an insert to fill the area between the V-berth and the table top so we can still use the V-berth. This was a relatively big project but I have never regretted it.
I cut down the table on my H26 two years ago and have never regretted it. First, I cut about 6 inches off the wide end of the table using a saber saw. Make sure you are careful so the cut is a right angle to the table surfaces. (Most saber saws have a tendency to cut less than 90) Then, I removed the ugly white plastic strip and rabbeted a piece of 1 1/2 tall by 3/8 thick of oak so that it would fit over the edge of the table and cover the tapered (top and bottom) edges of the table. I bent the oak piece using dry heat as described in an article in Wooden Boat a few years back. I cut small straight sections on each "corner" of the wide end to permit crumbs, etc. to be easily swept off into one's hand, etc. I fastened the oak rail to the table using countersunk #6 brass screws. The table was more "wiggly" than I wanted so I made a wooden block that clamped to the compression post (under the white plastic cone) and screwed it to the bottom of the table. I also made an insert to fill the area between the V-berth and the table top so we can still use the V-berth. This was a relatively big project but I have never regretted it.
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TODD
great boat
1) Should charge the battery, but we never use the motor enough to get a charge ( It's a great excuse to spend a night at a marina) 2)I'd keep the trailer for resale value purposes (if you ever sell it) 3)what they said... 4)bimminis are available "off the shelf" from Boat US, etc...Kits can be bought from "Sailrite" (If you like to sew) 5)before making any large modifications, sail it a season, it will help you get better specific ideas on how to improve (we do a couple improvements every year based on ideas from the year before) 6) We have a '94-no battery switch (option maybe???) We are contemplating a two battery system for next season-will let you know We bought our '94 H-26 several years ago and just love it!!! Good luck Todd
1) Should charge the battery, but we never use the motor enough to get a charge ( It's a great excuse to spend a night at a marina) 2)I'd keep the trailer for resale value purposes (if you ever sell it) 3)what they said... 4)bimminis are available "off the shelf" from Boat US, etc...Kits can be bought from "Sailrite" (If you like to sew) 5)before making any large modifications, sail it a season, it will help you get better specific ideas on how to improve (we do a couple improvements every year based on ideas from the year before) 6) We have a '94-no battery switch (option maybe???) We are contemplating a two battery system for next season-will let you know We bought our '94 H-26 several years ago and just love it!!! Good luck Todd
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