Should we go with a mast/rigging for original Macgregor 26X or 26M?

[Serendipity202]

We just bought a 2001 Macgregor 26X swing keel. It was changed over to an M sail and rigging. Someing happened to the mast so we need to figure best way for future use. Have the M rigging but could revert back to the X if we want. Any opinions? Trying to figure out the best solution since we are going to pay for a new mast & rigging it up.TIA

 

[Tally Ho]

What is different between the X and M mast? Can the existing sail be used with either one? If not, to save cost, I would try to go with the one that my sails work with (if you can find them…Macgregor isn’t in business anymore…are they?).

Greg

 

[Serendipity202]

Macgregor isn't in business. Sails are for M with rigging. One mast is taller than the other and also where the mast is I believe.

 

[aupaul]

I'm in the same situation. I bought a 26x 1997 Trawler conversion. (no mast ) found a 26m mast rigging Rudders , Now I'm told it is not a safe modification. Because it would be unsafe. Yes location of M mast is farther back and not well supported.. ? I WOULD like to sell all and start over or trade..

 

[Mr. Travis]

I'm in the same situation. I bought a 26x 1997 Trawler conversion. (no mast ) found a 26m mast rigging Rudders , Now I'm told it is not a safe modification. Because it would be unsafe. Yes location of M mast is farther back and not well supported.. ? I WOULD like to sell all and start over or trade..

My mast for my 26M was just snapped by hurrican Milton. If you are interested in selling your 26M mast, I might be interested in buying it.