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MacGregor 26 Sailboat Specs and Review - Boating Geeks
Read on to learn more about the specs and features of the MacGregor 26 sailboat and whether it is the right boat for you. About the MacGregor 26 Sailboat. The MacGregor 26 is a water-ballasted, trailable coastal cruiser, party barge, ski boat, floating home, and powerboat all rolled into one hull.
Owner's Review of the MacGregor 26 Sailboat Models - TripSavvy
The MacGregor 26D (daggerboard), built from about 1986 to 1990, introduced water ballast to replace the weighted keel. When the water was drained for trailering, the boat weighed only 1650 lbs, making it even more attractive for towing with a regular automobile.
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Sailboat Reviews; MacGregor 26 (newer model) This hybrid powersailer is so popular that the company has a year- long backlog of orders. Its an inexpensive entry level sailboat also capable of towing a water skier.
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The MacGregor 26M is the latest version of Roger MacGregor's successful MacGregor 26X. This remarkable 26-footer can reportedly log speeds of over 21 knots under power, float in 12 inches of water, and sleep six. It has a galley and an enclosed head.
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The MacGregor 26 centerboard has a ratio of five to one (it is 16″ wide and 5′ 6″ deep). The high aspect ratio increases lift as the boat sails into the wind and reduces drag. This is one of the major reasons that the new 26 will point closer into the wind and sail faster than other trailerables. FIVE to one?
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The 625- pound retracting keel — cranked up and down with a handle in the cabin — provides stability and upwind performance. There’s also a pop-up rudder. With its simple sloop rig, the MacGregor 25 can be handled by one person and is a good boat for those getting started in sailing.
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MacGregor sailboats get a lot of flack about their sailing performance. But what's the real scoop? Come along as I sail in light air with an asymmetric spinn...
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Some MacGregors have engines as large as 70-HPs and can top 20-knots. MacGregor critics have said many times: “If you try and make something that’s both a powerboat and a sailboat, you’ll end up with the worst of both.” This may be true, but it’s safe to say most MacGregor owners don’t care.
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As sail/power 'hybrids', both the M and X models are designed for use with a more than 'auxilary' sized outboard (rated for 5-50hp) and water ballast. The MACGREGOR 26M replaced the MACGREGOR 26X in 2003. A similar version later reintroduced from another builder as the TATTOO 26 (2013).
MacGregor 26 Boat Review - Boats Online
MacGregor 26 BoatReview. Here is one trailable sailing boat whose most distinctive attraction is not its ability to sail. Instead it is its great ability as a fast power cruiser. That it sails well too and has a mass of clever features seems almost like a bonus.
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Read on to learn more about the specs and features of the MacGregor 26 sailboat and whether it is the right boat for you. About the MacGregor 26 Sailboat. The MacGregor 26 is a water-ballasted, trailable coastal cruiser, party barge, ski boat, floating home, and powerboat all rolled into one hull.
The MacGregor 26D (daggerboard), built from about 1986 to 1990, introduced water ballast to replace the weighted keel. When the water was drained for trailering, the boat weighed only 1650 lbs, making it even more attractive for towing with a regular automobile.
Sailboat Reviews; MacGregor 26 (newer model) This hybrid powersailer is so popular that the company has a year- long backlog of orders. Its an inexpensive entry level sailboat also capable of towing a water skier.
The MacGregor 26M is the latest version of Roger MacGregor's successful MacGregor 26X. This remarkable 26-footer can reportedly log speeds of over 21 knots under power, float in 12 inches of water, and sleep six. It has a galley and an enclosed head.
The MacGregor 26 centerboard has a ratio of five to one (it is 16″ wide and 5′ 6″ deep). The high aspect ratio increases lift as the boat sails into the wind and reduces drag. This is one of the major reasons that the new 26 will point closer into the wind and sail faster than other trailerables. FIVE to one?
The 625- pound retracting keel — cranked up and down with a handle in the cabin — provides stability and upwind performance. There’s also a pop-up rudder. With its simple sloop rig, the MacGregor 25 can be handled by one person and is a good boat for those getting started in sailing.
MacGregor sailboats get a lot of flack about their sailing performance. But what's the real scoop? Come along as I sail in light air with an asymmetric spinn...
Some MacGregors have engines as large as 70-HPs and can top 20-knots. MacGregor critics have said many times: “If you try and make something that’s both a powerboat and a sailboat, you’ll end up with the worst of both.” This may be true, but it’s safe to say most MacGregor owners don’t care.
As sail/power 'hybrids', both the M and X models are designed for use with a more than 'auxilary' sized outboard (rated for 5-50hp) and water ballast. The MACGREGOR 26M replaced the MACGREGOR 26X in 2003. A similar version later reintroduced from another builder as the TATTOO 26 (2013).
MacGregor 26 Boat Review. Here is one trailable sailing boat whose most distinctive attraction is not its ability to sail. Instead it is its great ability as a fast power cruiser. That it sails well too and has a mass of clever features seems almost like a bonus.