It also carries certain risks and new owners must be cautious and prepared to take appropriate steps to avoid problems.

Macgregor 26 cruising. Unlike the vast majority of US imports the MacGregor 26 with its 234m beam is also trailable without restrictions and its trailing weight of 1400kg plus motor makes it an easy pull. 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. Boats like the Hunter 260 which competes with MacGregor Yachts latest 26 footer are.

The MacGregor 26 introduced in 1986 is a development of the 25 but with water ballast instead of a swing keel. 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. The MacGregor 26 evolved after the Venture 22 and the MacGregor 25 which had been built from 1973 to about 1987.

On the other hand if you wish to do some open-water cruising in higher wind strengths a keelcenterboard or swing keel provides more stability. Follow the links below to learn more. MACGREGOR 26 Trailerable Cruising Yacht Fun Boat For Sale MacGregor 26 cruising yacht and flat-bottom fun boat for sale in Tambobo Bay Negros Oriental ideal for small family or couple.

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We entered the cove just as another MacGregor 26 was leaving the first we had seen on the trip so we anchored in their vacated spot. Macgregor 26M Cruising Headsail. If you can get by with just a little less interior space in a very sturdy easy-to-trailer sailboat for pocket cruising.

At 26 feet it is simple to rig and sail and just as easy to transport. Attached is a photo of three boats at Staniel Cay Exumas Bahamas. The front boat is a MacGregor the middle is a Prout Quest the last is our Sunspot Baby.