Not to be adjusted while sailing.
Macgregor 26 centerboard. Here is a link on the centerboard. Macgregor 26x Promotional Video Edited to 10mins. This is one of the major reasons that the new 26 will point closer into the wind and sail faster than other trailerables.
However it is hung from a 38-diameter cross pin and gains its lateral stability by the blade bearing on the side of the trunk. Wide and 5 ft. The MacGregor 26 evolved after the Venture 22 and the MacGregor 25 which had been built from 1973 to about 1987.
Cloth fair to good. 2582 ft 787 m LWL. We sell factory replacement and upgrade sails fiberglass rudders centerboards and daggerboard replacement plexiglass windows for most MacGregor boats.
Also with water ballast reduced weight for trailering. 5000 have been sold. Blue Water Yachts is the only factory authorized distributor for MacGregor sailboat parts and accessories.
The MacGregor 26 is just under 8 ft. 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. MacGregor 26 newer model.
It weighs 25 lbs compared to 600 lbs. So this is the main reason why he went for the centerboard instead. 2001 Macgregor 26X Powersailer Because of the Centerboard and Flip up Rudder configuration the MacGregor 26x draws about 18 of water making it great for inlets intercostal and going to the Beach.