OUR LAKE & DAY SAILING PACKAGE INCLUDES:
STANDARD FACTORY EQUIPMENT PLUS THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS AND
YOUR CHOICE OF NISSAN OR SUZUKI ENGINES
We have chosen to become dealers for Nissan and Suzuki, because both offer engines that work very well on the Macgregor, not because those are the brands we sell anyway. We do not stock boats with the ETEC engines, but they are available from MacGregor and we can order them if this is the engine you choose. All of our engines come with deluxe flush mount controls, all control cables and wiring harnesses needed for installation, a tachometer (50hp and up) and a propeller. Click here for more Engine Choice Information.
12 GALLON FUEL TANK (1)
We use high quality polyethylene tanks, secured in the gas tank lockers with strong tie down straps.
CUSTOM STEERING SYSTEM
Our custom designed system allows you to steer with the engine and rudders for maneuvering and slow speed control, but gives you the option of removing the linkage instantly with no tools. It is important to be able to disconnect the engine when sailing to improve rudder feel and to reduce the wear caused on the steering system from constantly turning a heavy motor in the tilted up position. It is also a safety issue, as the weight of the motor can actually turn the rudders when the boat leans if you let go of the wheel. The optional linkage the factory offers is very sloppy and requires that you remove 2 small nuts and bolts while bent down to the transom of the boat, not a lot of fun on a rough day!
SECOND BATTERY
Nearly all modern (fuel injected) outboards require electrical power to start, so if your battery is dead you cannot rope start them, and even on models that can be, pulling on a 50 or 70hp engine isn't like starting your 5hp lawn mower! It is very important to add a second battery that is dedicated to engine starting.
AUTOMATIC BATTERY COMBINER
This cool little device replaces the old fashioned switch that let you switch between battery 1, battery 2, or both. The combiner automatically senses the voltage on the batteries and hooks them together when charging, but separates them when discharging, this feature eliminates the chance of forgetting to switch the switch every time you start or stop the engine. Nearly everyone who has been boating for long has forgotten this and been really sorry somewhere along the way.
BATTERY CHARGER
There are very few things more frustrating than getting to the marina or boat ramp ready to go sailing and discovering that you don't have enough stored electrons to start the motor or run the stereo and GPS! This built in premium quality 3 step charger has dual outputs to properly charge both batteries, and can be left plugged in all the time without overcharging, you'll always be ready to go.
SURGE BRAKES FOR THE TRAILER (Deluxe Trailer)
The standard Mac trailer does not include brakes, most states require brakes on any trailer over 3500#. The optional brake system is a "surge brake" which automatically applies as the trailer begins to push against the hitch of the tow vehicle. This system is completely automatic and requires no modifications to the tow vehicle. Also includes upgraded Galvanized Axle.
MAINSAIL MODIFICATIONS
The Mainsail comes from the factory as a "bolt rope" sail with one very deep reef point, actually the second reef. You have to go up to the mast and manually feed the sail into the track on the mast every time you raise it, and every time you lower it, it dumps on the deck, or if it's windy, tries to blow off the deck into the water. With our mainsail slides, you load the slides into the mast track once when you rig the boat and then you just raise and lower the sail whenever you want, it's always attached to the mast. Our intermediate reef point (actually the missing first reef) allows you to reduce sail area in moderate wind without making the sail REALLY small. We now also are installing a cover or "gate" over the sail feed slot in the mast to allow the sail slides to go all the way down to the boom, this allows the sail to stack much smaller when lowered, it also makes reefing easier.
ROLLER FURLING SYSTEM FOR JIB
Having a roller furling system for your headsail is one of the most important items you can put on your boat, ease of sail handling and safety are just a couple of the reasons. Without this you will be going forward to the bow every time you want to put on or take down your sail, not a good idea in bad weather. This option also allows you to reef (roll the sail up partway) as the wind increases, so you always have the right amount of sail for the conditions. We upgrade the standard deck hardware to make the system even easier and more reliable to use.
ROLLER FURLING 105% JIB
Sometimes referred to as a "working jib", this sail comes back just a tiny bit past the mast and sheets to the tracks on the cabin top. For most people we recommend a Jib rather than the larger 150% Genoa on the 26M as it is easier to tack, points closer into the wind, and provides plenty of power in all but the very lightest wind, when most people agree it's time to use that big motor!
JIB SHEETS AND BLOCKS
The hardware you need to actually fly the Jib.
PORTA POTTI
We all know why we want one of these, enough said! But a lot of people don't know the advantages of this simple system, they are really easy to use, and very easy to keep clean, which allows you to keep your boat smelling fresh. There are no holding tanks or hoses that you can't clean thoroughly, and you don't need to worry if the pump out system at the dock will work. They are also light weight and compact, not filling up your storage space with a holding tank. We offer the potti with either a 2.8 or 5 Gallon waste capacity, the smaller potti gives more headroom and is lighter to carry out of the boat, the larger potti doesn't need to be dumped as often. We do offer a full marine head, but most people prefer the low cost and simplicity of the porta potti.
RIGGING AND COMMISSIONING
MacGregor ships their boats with the mast, rigging, trailer lights, and a number of other things unassembled, it is critical that these things be done right for your boat to work properly and be safe.
DETAILING AND DEALER PREP
This may not sound like much, but their is a lot more to it than you might think. In addition to the basic cleaning and detailing that each boat gets, we carefully go over every piece of equipment on each boat to check for any problems that should be fixed before delivery. Lots of minor issues that you might think of as factory "warranty" items are really the dealers responsibility. Our full service capability allows us to deal with these issues quickly and easily.
DELIVERY AND INSTRUCTION
We provide several hours of instruction at the time of delivery, including mast raising and lowering, setting up the sails, and everything you need to get started. We encourage all of our customers to come to our Seattle office for an on the water sailing and boat handling lesson before you get your new boat. For those of you who are coming from out of town to pick up your boat, we recommend that you spend a night in Seattle so that we can do the sailing lesson one day, and the on the trailer delivery the next day. For our Portland area customers, we can do the on the trailer delivery in Portland if you prefer.
MEMBERSHIP IN BLUE WATER YACHTS CRUISING CLUB
Each year we offer a series of educational seminars as well as sailing and cruising events, including a 4 day rendezvous at a fun destination on Puget Sound. These events provide a great opportunity to learn, meet new friends, and have fun with your new Mac. All events are free to anyone who purchases their new or used boat from Blue Water Yachts.
SAILING TEXT BOOK, RIGGING NOTES AND CHECKLISTS
We have packaged a notebook of frequently asked questions and check lists needed from 18 years of MacGregor support. The factory does a great job with the owners manual but our rigging and check list book will enhance it. One of our team members (Ray) is a retired Coast Guard pilot, and is great at making simple, effective check lists as well a 26M "Operating Manual". A "Sailing for Dummies" book is also included.
MASTHEAD TOPPING LIFT
This line runs from the back end of the boom to the top of the mast, it holds the boom up when you are raising, lowering, or reefing the mainsail. Without a topping lift, the boom falls into the cockpit every time you lower the mainsail.
MASTHEAD WIND INDICATOR
This is the simple red wind indicator, the pointy end points to where the wind is coming from. There are more expensive types, but they all do the same thing, and the type that includes adjustable tacking angles doesn't work on the 26M with it's rotating mast. We have also found them to be very delicate and frequently damaged on trailerable boats.
SAIL TIES
Yes, three sail ties come with the mainsail from the factory, but you need to tie them in a knot to use them and you will need a lot more if you want to tidy up the rigging for trailering. 8, and sometimes more, depending on what equipment you have on your boat are included in your purchase from us. We are the exclusive dealer for these really cool bungees, which have a special jam cleat making them super easy to use, and always the right length. They also have no metal parts to rust or damage your sails or boat.
BWY CUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL SWIM LADDER
Swim ladders are fun when you get a chance to play in the water, but a second reason
to have one is safety should someone fall in the water. We have our ladders custom
made to be a little longer and with one more step than the factory ladder, and each
rung has a non-
MAST RAISING SYSTEM
Macgregor's new mast raiser uses a winch mounted on a pole to make it really easy for one person to raise and lower the mast.
SPARE PARTS KIT
This kit includes a collection of nuts and bolts, fuses, a spare bow pin etc. including most of the things that are easy to loose or drop overboard. It's a real bummer to have your sailing day messed up because you dropped something in the drink, just to find out that hardware can't swim!
TRAILER TIE DOWN STRAP
A nice tidy 2" web safety strap that goes over the top of the boat securing it to the trailer, much simpler and safer then the tie down ropes the factory provides.
How To Reach Blue Water Yachts
Email:
For New or Used Boat Sales: boatsales@bwyachts.com
For Parts and Accessories: accessories@bwyachts.com
For General or Technical Information: info@bwyachts.com
7116 220th St SW #15
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: 206-