Hello, Thought I would ask another question. Everyone one on this bulletin board has been friendly and VERY helpful. I do however have one more issue I most take care of. I realized my rear pulley's port and starboard need to be replaced. I thought I would just unscrew them but then realized there must be a nut on the back side. Has anyone crawled WAY back inside their MAC to replace these two parts? Or is there a easier way? -Steve
Mac 25 1987 Rear Pulley Help
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let us know how it goes I'm thinking about changing my outboard mount I'm looking for somebody skinny to crawl in there
let us know how it goes I'm thinking about changing my outboard mount I'm looking for somebody skinny to crawl in there
tgreen111
tgreen, I believe I have talked to you before. I'm planning on taking it out for the 1st time ever this thursday at about 5pm. If you are available you are more then welcome to come along with. I think I spotted you sailing last weekend on harriet. hutera@yahoo.com
tgreen, I believe I have talked to you before. I'm planning on taking it out for the 1st time ever this thursday at about 5pm. If you are available you are more then welcome to come along with. I think I spotted you sailing last weekend on harriet. hutera@yahoo.com
Tight fit
Been there, done that. I was about 235# at the time and crawled in there on my back to replace the backing plate on the starboard cleat. I had to go in twice and took new aluminum plates for the main sheet blocks as well. After seeing the motor mount I vowed not to trailer with any weight on it rather than going back in to beef up the transom. Not a fun job and make sure you have help within earshot cause you're bound to forget or drop something on your way in.
Been there, done that. I was about 235# at the time and crawled in there on my back to replace the backing plate on the starboard cleat. I had to go in twice and took new aluminum plates for the main sheet blocks as well. After seeing the motor mount I vowed not to trailer with any weight on it rather than going back in to beef up the transom. Not a fun job and make sure you have help within earshot cause you're bound to forget or drop something on your way in.
Inspection port
An easier way is to cut an inspection port in a place that allows you to reach the item needing repair. You then add the port cover and it looks very professional. Also allows you to go back and tighten, change, or inspect this item in the future. You can also then install a "Barney Bag" inside of the port to create a very convenient place to store small items like keys, leatherman tools, and a half pint of Black Seal rum. The addition of inspection ports to reach otherwise unreachable places is common in light aircraft.
An easier way is to cut an inspection port in a place that allows you to reach the item needing repair. You then add the port cover and it looks very professional. Also allows you to go back and tighten, change, or inspect this item in the future. You can also then install a "Barney Bag" inside of the port to create a very convenient place to store small items like keys, leatherman tools, and a half pint of Black Seal rum. The addition of inspection ports to reach otherwise unreachable places is common in light aircraft.
Foam blocks
The cleats and blocks had gotten loose on my 25 so we repaired it last season. I removed the plywood in the rear of the laz. and started removing foam blocks. There are lots of foam blocks in there. I wondered if we would get them all back in. I thought my 8 year old would go in for me, but when he saw all the dead wasps lying in the bottom of boat, he changed his mind. I had to crawl in. I'm 200 lbs. I discovered that Macgregor had used the same cheap plywood used in the bulkheads for backing plates. They were all pretty rotted. This season I'm planning to install a new boarding ladder, so, here we go again.... You can do it, no big deal, but it'd be nice to have a small helper.
The cleats and blocks had gotten loose on my 25 so we repaired it last season. I removed the plywood in the rear of the laz. and started removing foam blocks. There are lots of foam blocks in there. I wondered if we would get them all back in. I thought my 8 year old would go in for me, but when he saw all the dead wasps lying in the bottom of boat, he changed his mind. I had to crawl in. I'm 200 lbs. I discovered that Macgregor had used the same cheap plywood used in the bulkheads for backing plates. They were all pretty rotted. This season I'm planning to install a new boarding ladder, so, here we go again.... You can do it, no big deal, but it'd be nice to have a small helper.
Make an access panel
I bought a Mac 25 on May I, 2006.Nice boat but needed a lot of elbow grease and some repair. I am about to take on the same jobe you are. The rear pulleys need to be replaced and I have already cut an access panel on the sarboard side to access transum. The port sidew already had one in it. I am an 6'2" 270lbs Bk amputee. It was a tight squeeze but duable. I did get stuck and needed some assitance getting out. But nothing I woudl not try again. WITH A Spotter. Enclosed spaces can collect toxic fumes and even though this a small baot it is a good idea to have a freind who can get you out if need be. Let me know how you made out with your pulleys.
I bought a Mac 25 on May I, 2006.Nice boat but needed a lot of elbow grease and some repair. I am about to take on the same jobe you are. The rear pulleys need to be replaced and I have already cut an access panel on the sarboard side to access transum. The port sidew already had one in it. I am an 6'2" 270lbs Bk amputee. It was a tight squeeze but duable. I did get stuck and needed some assitance getting out. But nothing I woudl not try again. WITH A Spotter. Enclosed spaces can collect toxic fumes and even though this a small baot it is a good idea to have a freind who can get you out if need be. Let me know how you made out with your pulleys.
I'll rent you my son
I had the same problem. I removed the bulkhead from under the cockpit seat and sent my then 8 yr old son in. He thought it was an adventure. It was a pain to remove and replace all of the foam. My only mistake was in replacing the block with a spare that came with the boat. Apparently, this one was "vintage" as well and I had to replace it this spring. I couldn't find a direct replacement but found a similar block that required me to cut the old one off, leaving the loop attached to the gunwale. The new block uses the same spring and a small shackle to fasten to the loop. Works and looks fine. Anyone have any thoughts as to how large of an inspection port you can cut in the rear of the cockpit to access the transom? I would like to renew the motor mount backing plate but don't relish the thought of trying to get in there. I think my son would refuse that one.
I had the same problem. I removed the bulkhead from under the cockpit seat and sent my then 8 yr old son in. He thought it was an adventure. It was a pain to remove and replace all of the foam. My only mistake was in replacing the block with a spare that came with the boat. Apparently, this one was "vintage" as well and I had to replace it this spring. I couldn't find a direct replacement but found a similar block that required me to cut the old one off, leaving the loop attached to the gunwale. The new block uses the same spring and a small shackle to fasten to the loop. Works and looks fine. Anyone have any thoughts as to how large of an inspection port you can cut in the rear of the cockpit to access the transom? I would like to renew the motor mount backing plate but don't relish the thought of trying to get in there. I think my son would refuse that one.
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