| 02-09-2014, 09:40 | | | shell really. If that's what you like go for it. But it's not really a cruiser or have the accomodation of a 50 ft real cruiser. Then again, how much does a person need! could be fun.. - Elmore Leonard | | | 02-09-2014, 09:55 | | | shell really. If that's what you like go for it. But it's not really a cruiser or have the accomodation of a 50 ft real cruiser. Then again, how much does a person need! could be fun.. | 02-09-2014, 10:03 | | Boat: Solar 40ft Cat :) | | | | 02-09-2014, 10:18 | | Boat: SAnta Cruz 27 | | | | 02-09-2014, 10:26 | | | 02-09-2014, 10:29 | | | 03-09-2014, 22:27 | | Boat: Solar 40ft Cat :) | . You would probably like one of these cats, same kind of styling, I little more expensive though. | | | 03-09-2014, 23:30 | | | Hi, After reading your observations about cats for cruising we have started to rethink the one-year Pacific we have been planning for our (three adults, two 11-13 ) starting next July. Any views on a 65 as an alternative to a 40ft cat? Being UK sailors we haven’t come across these over here. Are they as fast and as tough as their supporters claim? Any comments will be very much appreciated. Thanks for a great site. Hugh & Deb Hi Hugh and Deb: I hesitate to comment on any specific Mac 65 as they vary a lot, or that is what I’ve been told. I don’t think Roger MacGregor ever intended this for . But if the boat is properly outfitted, and carefully sailed, it will probably do a lot better than many out there cruising. If you do get serious about one, be sure to pay attention to the range of positive stability. Often with boats like this they start out with an OK LPS, but then the Owners add all sorts of weight up high with and dinghies, and , and the LPS drops alarmingly. This is true with all offshore boats–not just the Mac 65s. As to boat speed, a Mac 65 would leave any 40′ cruising cat in the dust. Good Luck–Steve Dashew Posted by Steve Dashew (November 30, 1999) | | | 04-09-2014, 00:50 | | | Thread Tools | | Rate This Thread | : | Posting Rules | post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are | Similar Threads | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | | livingstone | Monohull Sailboats | 67 | 07-07-2017 10:31 | | NewSailor | Monohull Sailboats | 86 | 26-06-2009 18:24 | | cdennyb | Meets & Greets | 26 | 22-01-2008 10:28 | | CaymanCarpediem | Meets & Greets | 25 | 19-12-2007 16:51 | | Pisces | Construction, Maintenance & Refit | 2 | 21-04-2003 09:43 | Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. | | | | | |
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This, the first, more racing/performance oriented version of the MACGREGOR 65 sold well considering it's size. The later, pilot house version, was even more popular, with over 70 sold.
Macgregor 65 is a 64′ 11″ / 19.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Roger MacGregor and built by Macgregor Yacht Corp between 1984 and 1987.
The Macgregor 65 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a cruiser racer.
The MACGREGOR 65, with more than 100 sold, was one of the most successful boats of this size ever built. Later on, the only model in production was the extremely popular MACGREGOR 26M, a 26-foot (7.9 m) trailerable sailboat that can except a large outboard motor makin it capable of relatively higher speeds under power.
The MacGregor 65 Pilothouse is a fast racing sailboat for Broker's Best. One is currently available from Bristol Yachts Northwest.
SAILING PERFORMANCE: The MacGregor 65 is the fastest production cruising sailboat built, including even the large cruising catamarans. The relatively small, easily handled sailplan Will drive the boat at speeds that no Other cruising boat, and very few large racing machines, can match.
The Macgregor 65 pilot house is an ultralight sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Location: SF Bay and Jacksonville FL. Boat: Macgregor 26M in SF bay, Bayliner 175BR in JAX FL. Posts: 40. Re: Review of the Macgregor 65. I visited the factory about a year ago, right after Roger closed it. I met Roger and went sailing on a 26M with Mike Inmon. We took the 26M from Roger's house, where a 65 or 70 was also docked.
Macgregor 65 Pilot House is a 64′ 11″ / 19.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Roger MacGregor and built by Macgregor Yacht Corp between 1988 and 1995.
MacGregor Sailboats. Extensive database of new and used 65' MacGregor Sailboats for sale.
The MacGregor is directionally very stable at speed and does not 'tow' a quarter wave like many older heavy displacement sailboats. Early reefing and minimal sail are the key to comfortably sailing the Mac 65 in a strong wind. As long as this rule is followed, the boat is very steady due to the long waterline and easily driven hull design.
The yard was across from Westsail and Islander in Costa Mesa, California. He built superfast, inexpensive trailerable fiberglass sailboats branded Venture. By 1977 he was building boats under the name MacGregor. In 1984 he launched the 65-foot racing sled and built 100 hulls until 1995.
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Located in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, this 65-foot used MacGregor 65 is a great pilothosue sailboat. Macgregor boats are affordable designed sailing vessels that are built to allow easy towing on a trailer.
707. Macgregor 26S Lucama, NC. Aug 16, 2009. #2. Mike, draft is 6' for a 65, according to the Boat Info. Go to the "Boat Info" in the header at the top of this page and choose "65" for the model and "Specifications". Not much info available, but that is where you'll find it. -Paul. M.
The MacGregor 65 holds many long distance sailing records. It was also one of the finest long-distance cruising yachts ever built. "Sea Ya II" has been engineered with many up-grades and extras such as a bow thruster and a fuel efficiency booster that cuts fuel consumption in half! NEWLY REPOWERED with rebuilt Nanni Diesel engine in 2017--under ...
MacGregor 65. I was talking with kenomac. This is the only yacht that caught my attention in the >50 foot range. I like different. Seems like its won everything it set out to win. Speed is huge, comfort, safety, cheap to run and maintain. One for sale in the U.K. at @ $160K.
Macgregor 65 detailed characteristics and performance ratios. 1 / 1 - score 100% The Macgregor 65 is a 65.0ft cutter designed by Roger MacGregor and built in fiberglass by Macgregor Yacht Corp between 1984 and 1987.
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