Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. Instead of chugging with the diesel at 4 knots, the macgregor 26 speeds along at 22 mph. When the water was drained for trailering, the boat weighed only 1650 lbs, making it even more attractive for towing with a regular automobile. My suggestion of macgregor 26 was a bit tongue in cheek. Differences in macgregor 26 models the macgregor 26d daggerboard, built from about 1986 to 1990, introduced water ballast to replace the weighted keel. The macgregor 26x was a hugely successful trailersailer with over 5,000 built. This sailboat is located in sacramento, california and is. See more ideas about macgregor 26, sailboat interior and sailboat. It has been a great boat and gives us the flexibility to have a variety of sailing and motoring experiences. We sell factory replacement and upgrade sails, fiberglass rudders, centerboards and daggerboard, replacement plexiglass windows for most macgregor boats. Macgregor may not be the most precise handling powerboat ever built, but it certainly sails better than 99. Complete sail plan data for the macgregor 26 m sailboat. Jan 27, 2015 update to listen to a sailing podcast we did about our boats go here. Macgregor 26 sailboat welcome to macgregor sailboats macgregor yacht corp, home to the worlds most versatile sailing boat.
Roger macgregor usually recommends a 60horsepower evinrude, but several owners have said they have come to rely on 70horsepower suzuki engines. The macgregor 26 is a hybrid appealing primarily to trailersailors strapped for time and concerned about the rising cost of slip and mooring fees. Offering the best selection of macgregor boats to choose from. The final model produced was the macgregor 26m, a 26foot 7. Macgregor macgregor 26m sl boats for sale boat trader. Blue water yachts is the only factory authorized distributor for macgregor sailboat parts and accessories. See more ideas about sailboat, macgregor 26 and sailing. We dislike having life jackets, water bottles and other stuff just rolling around in the dinghy. The final model produced was the macgregor 26m, a 26 foot 7. Ulster scot has been moored and sailed on loch lomond for past 2 years. Splicing rope, boating tips, sailboat interior, sailing dinghy, sailboat living. Sailing with about 6 knots or using the 50 hp outboard for 18 knots.
Ive put a lot of forethought into how the dinghy will be used, and have been making gradual improvements that will make it better to cruise with. Image result for macgregor 26 sailboat parts sailboat. The macgregor 26 power sailor is the most practical boat for the gulf of california. Macgregor 26m for sale uk, macgregor boats for sale. Engine the macgregor 26 comes equipped with a beefy outboard, ranging from 50 to 70 horsepower. This is a hot email list, with a lot of macgregor sailors over 400 i think who regularly contribute their thoughts. The company went on to produce the ok, 505 and thistle dinghies, as well as the star keelboat.
The cockpit is very spacious and is even comfortable. Learning to sail with a macgregor 26 sailboat owners forums. The macgregor 26 is water ballast design at 2,500 lbs all up weight including trailer, it is manageable by smaller vehicles than most any other sailboat of this size. Just about everybody looking for popular production sailboats hunter, catalina, beneteau, oday, macgregor, and others ends up here. They were cheaply built to be a safe family trailersailor sailing boat. The 26m had the ability to mount up to a 60 horsepower 45 kw outboard motor. How best to tow a dinghy behind a sailboat is a classic dilemma around which sailors. Sailboat living, living on a boat, sailing dinghy, sailing ships, sailing boat, wood.
For what it is worth, the macgregor 25 is considered a classic trailer sailor, and should not be confused with the later macgregor 26d, 26s, 26x, 26m, etc. Some of the most notorious macgregor models as of today include. Boat and trailer registered and includes gps, and depth sounder, and registered epirb for the boat. Locate macgregor boat dealers and find your boat at boat trader. Sailing critics say it does not sail as well as other sailboats and power boaters say it does not motor as well as dedicated power boats, but we disagree. Explore 8 listings for macgregor 26 sailboats for sale at best prices. Macgregors are generally not all that popular among sailing enthusiasts.
The head, with its solid door, is fully enclosed for privacy. Mcgregor sailboatmacgregor 26old msailboat interiorsailing dinghyliving on a boatboat projectsbuild your own boatcabin. Macgregor boats for sale in california, florida, georgia, maryland. From canvas and cushions to rigging and hardware by top suppliers like lewmar, schaefer, gray, ronstan. Our sailboats for sale ads are cleaned out every 60 days for maximum freshness, and offer advertisers unlimited copy and plenty of photos with which to explain their boats. The 1977 san juan 26 was a trailer sailer equipped with a centerboard, aimed at the same market as the macgregor 26, but it did not sell. View macgregor 26m videos on youtube to gain appreciation of versatility of this combined motor and sailing boat. Secondly, id recommend subscribing to sailnet s macgregor list and.
Macgregor 26 sailboats macgregor sailboats macgregor. Jul 01, 2007 ive heard a few people say negative things about the macgregor 26 and was wondering why. Jul 14, 2015 1993 macgregor 26 on lake newell alberta canada. In truth the thought of a boat that sails adequately but that goes 17 knots under power is quite an attractive selling point, in reality its far from the worst boat in the world.
Macgregor 26x sailboat for sale in albuquerque, nm for. I just returned from a week of sailing around our little harbor. Macgregor s are generally not all that popular among sailing enthusiasts. Up until my current voyage, rowing the dinghy was not a big deal. Weekend cruising setup for our macgregor 26m the sailing. Macgregor 26 macgregor buy and sell boats atlantic. Well this is the wooden boat forum after all, full of lots of beautiful boats. Dec 24, 2019 explore billfranchinis board macgregor modifications on.
We consider the 26x to be an oversized sleepaboard dinghy rather than an cheap undersized yacht i think too many people try to compare the macgregors with lead ballasted yachts which isnt fair. Macgregor may not be the ultimate hightech 26 foot sailboat, but it can be 34 times faster than most when in the motorized mode where most sailors actually seem to spend most of their time, most days. Unlike the vast majority of us imports, the macgregor 26 with its 2. Has dual batteries system, uhf radio and amfmcd radio. The macgregor 26 evolved after the venture 22 and the macgregor 25, which had been built from 1973 to about 1987.
The 2009 26m is quick, stable, responsive, and is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable sailing boats. Mcgregor sailboatmacgregor 26old msailboat interior sailing dinghyliving on a boatboat projectsbuild your own boatcabin. The clark boat company was an american boat builder based in kent, washington. Apr 03, 2010 macgregor 26 x original video promo duration. Macgregor has also built a 36foot 11 m catamaran, and a 65foot 20 m yacht.
This sailboat is located in sacramento, california and is in great condition. This boat has a swing keel and dual rudders to reduce the draft and avoids grounding in shallow waters. Jul 19, 2008 macgregor first timers genoa question i too am 66 and just purchased or first boat 1988 26d and have had maybe 1215 hours of sailing informal instruction. Im looking to buy a 2428 ft sailboat and would like to stay with a traditional sailboat and not a cross between sail and motor. For what it is worth, the macgregor 25 is considered a classic. An earlier model, called the macgregor 26d was similar but with a vertically lifting keel. Check out the sailing rode podcast for free sailing cruising. From canvas and cushions to rigging and hardware by top suppliers like lewmar, schaefer, gray, ronstan, and more. See more ideas about sailboat, sailboat interior and macgregor 26. Please submit any and all offers your offer may be accepted. Macgregor inside mods page 15 macgregor 26, build your own house, diy projects.
Go to sailing texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale. Macgregor 26x trailer sailboat for sale in australia. Macgregor may not be the ultimate hightech 26foot sailboat, but it can be. Motorsailers, sloop, high performance boats macgregor boats for sale. The m25 had a weighted centerboard keel like other trailer able sailboats but featured. Its accommodation is so spacious and well laidout that it would make a very acceptable caravan. Australias most comprehensive coverage of whats new in the automotive space. Macgregor 26x, 1998, lewisville, texas, sailboat for sale.
We give a tour of how we setup our macgregor 26m for our weekend cruises. Secondly, id recommend subscribing to sailnet s macgregor list and the macgregor 26x list. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for macgregor 26x for sale uk. The m25 had a weighted centerboard keel like other trailer able sailboats but featured positive flotation, a low price, easy trailer ability and a comfortable interior with an enclosed head portapotty. At 26 feet it is simple to rig and sail, and just as easy to transport.
Water ballast reduces trailer weight so a large towing vehicle is not required. Instead of chugging with the diesel at 4 knots, the macgregor 26m speeds along at 22 mph. At 26 feet it is simple to rig and sail, and just as easy to. Macgregor boats for sale macgregor 26 boats for sale. Were the first and last stop for parts and accessories. Macgregor mods miscellaneous dinghy storage and cushions. Find macgregor macgregor 26m sl boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Some are trying to convince me that macgregors are real sailboats but i beg to differ. Sailing the most beautiful fjord in the world princess louisa inlet p3 duration. Macgregor trailer two outboard motors, one for the sailboat and another for the dinghy.
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