MacGregor 26 with its poor sail performance lack of proper ballast or top heavy power performance is only good for gentle days on a pond.

Macgregor 26 atlantic crossing. Living Aboard a MacGregor 26. We have been thinking of buying a MacGregor for years mostly because we live right on the Intracoastal at a place that the bridge over the inlet does not raise a MacGregor would let us lower the mast so we could get out to the ocean without having to sail 3. Michael Perhams Atlantic record-breaking Tide 28 trailer-sailer yacht Of course the Tide 28 is much more robust and the Mac 26 is designed as a very light weight trailer sailer.

The issue is partly the stores load and partly the ability to make distance good in a wide variety of weather. For new or used boat sales. We purchased our Macgregor 26X in April of 2000.

Since the MacGregor doesnt capside and doesnt sink even when filled with water would it be safer for crossing the Atlantic than a 30 Bayliner. Originally Posted by onestepcsy37. How to reach us.

The record is based on average speed rather than passage time because ships follow different routes. I own a 26X Macgregor and yes it is my first sailboat. Would appreciate any imput from MacGregor owners on how the boat performs in deep water.

The MacGregor 65 while a very interesting boat that has made many good passages is a light weight relatively inexpensive fibreglass boat with a large cockpit and lots of big ports in the cabin. The Blue Riband ˈ r ɪ b ə n d is an unofficial accolade given to the passenger liner crossing the Atlantic Ocean in regular service with the record highest average speedThe term was borrowed from horse racing and was not widely used until after 1910. Macgregor 26X Mr.

70hp max engine only if installed by authorized MacGregor dealer otherwise 50 hp maximum. Not everybody is willing to spend 30 or 50 or 100 grand on a sailboat so lets begin by that. The Binliner would be just as poor on a serious Atlantic.