Swing Keel Repair MacGregor 26s

[GregB26s]

I have a MacGregor 26s, the cable on the swing keel needs replaced. I have removed the keel just wondering if the hole where the cable goes through the keel is supposed to have anything in there besides the cable and bolt to keep it in place. If so, where would be the place to get this part? Thanks.

 

[rgranger]

Not the same boat but on my MacGregor 22 there was a metal bar with a sleeve that the cable ran over to keep the cable from sawing into the fiberglass.

edit: I just remembered... the “sleeve” is called a bushing.

 

[Justin_NSA]

FWIW, Blue Water Yachts has an upgrade kit for the swing keel. It has been ages since I did mine so I'm not much more help.