Fixing the boat trailer of a 26D-- the not-so-fun side of boating. 

Glad to see another update! You'll be happy to hear, I am now the proud owner of a 6hp tohatsu long shaft...you inspired me to just get it over with and buy an outboard that works. Stoked to see more soon!

well done. i have a 1986 26d and the first time i took it out on the road after a complete very extensive rebuild the bloody axle snapped less than two blocks from my home. they towed it back to the house on the back of a flatbed and the tow guy hooked the overhead cable lines with the mast (in its cradle) and ended up pulling down a whole mess of wires which started a small fire and... ... well, trailer sailing yay! i happened to have a brand new spare 96" axle and a full trailer build kit from johnson trailer parts (ordered for a work project) so i sacrificed the whole thing for my poor macgregor which had lived a very hard life. i hired a professional welder (because i do actually know how to weld and my widdle lincoln welder wasnt up to the task) who welded a gas pipe right between the side rails to heavily reinforce it. that with its new feet and legs and im pretty confident in towing it all over honolulu. look forward to more of your videos! :)

Macgregor trailers were built cheap and the surface treatment of the trailer was nothing more than hitting it with a coat of paint after steel fab to make it look pretty before marketing, hence the overwhelming rust issues if not addressed in time. As a recommendation when doing steel fab repairs, an application of Ospho (phosphoric acid) onto the bare steel and rusted areas will extend the service life of your surface coating by chemically "reducing" the oxidation (rust) on the steel surfaces Then prime and top coat. Also, for viewers who may not be informed of the basic safety aspects of eye protection when doing this type of work, particularly while grinding, a full face shield should be used when grinding as well as the mandatory safety glasses. I have seen my share of eye injuries in a steel fab workshop environment; not pretty when watching the doctor digging the sliver(s) out of the eye.

For you other owners: I cut the tongue off one of my trailers, but instead of the angle grinder, I bought metal cutting blade for my skilsaw, which worked well. Remember PPE including face shield.

You're funny! I subscribed! Oh yeah I also have a 26D.

I hope you are good. When the new videos with boat will be released?

Good advice on the PPE. Why bolt AND weld the new tongue on the trailer?

I am in the same boat! (pardon the Pun) My trailer is the black steal trailer that is rusted out. I understand those trailers are for fresh water boats and I am surrounded by salt water (Florida). is it cost effective to fix the trailer VS buying a new one?

Ew that first shot of your legs ha ha. I bet blind Jenga helped with your precision ;) Sticking your finger through the bottom isn't always recommended :)

no new sailing videos? still got it?