Contrary to marketers of lesser vessels who like to say otherwise MacGregor Yachts is a builder of ocean sail boats and not a builder of boats meant for the first time purchaser.

Macgregor 26 blue water sailing. I want something to sail between the islands but not sure if the MacGregor is the right boat to sail there. Would appreciate any imput from MacGregor owners on how the boat performs in deep water. Blue Water Yachts is the only factory authorized distributor for MacGregor sailboat parts and accessories.

The MacGregor 26 evolved after the Venture 22 and the MacGregor 25 which had been built from 1973 to about 1987. I wanted to make sure the replacement sails were the right ones. Its easy to sail and easy to power at plaining speeds.

Also Venture sailboats and MacGregor keel boats. Twin rudders and rotating spar. 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 porta-potty.

There is still quite a bit of open water to navigate while doing the loop. Allen strongly recommended we replace the decades-old original sails which had lost all their stiffness and shape. After launching a valve is opened to flood the area then closed.

We did blue water sailing in an Ericson 35 a much heavier and stronger boat than a Macgregor. Buyers from all over North America look for boats rigged by Blue Water Yachts we will outfit your new boat with the RIGHT equipment for your skill level and location from beginner to advanced from lake sailing to coastal ocean sailing. You could cross the Atlantic in a Macgregor 26 - people have crossed the Atlantic in dories and other types of rowboats so it is possible.

These features carried forward into M26 models and helped make MacGregor one. MacGregor says the 26 is self-righting with its 1200 lbs. The invention was ingenious.