The M-65 could go through pretty well but most 30 -40 boats would have a tough time.

Macgregor 26 in rough seas. Another graphic presentation of why the MacGregor 26 is the best selling cruising sailboat in the world. Im sticking between 20-25ft for this one as I personally dont recommend the vast majority center consoles under 20ft in rough seas. No waves breaking over the boat no white water in the air.

At sea thats about the difference between being in a cardboard box or a bunker - which would you rather be in. Back out through the reef we headed for Nassau but wind on the nose at 15-20 kts was too rough to make decent headway. The notion that the interior design is what sells a boat.

The Channel gets rough seas and you might find the MacGregor not quite up to the task. The Cal 26 for example is 6700 lbs compared to the 1800 lb MacGregor 26. 2002 macgregor 26x powersailer 2003 macgregor 26x sailboat powered with a honda 50 hp four stroke outboard and trailer enclosed head dinette that converts to a sleeper aft is a huge double berth wheel with guard depth finder vhf radio dual battery system roller furling gib main sail with cover marina maintained galley with sinkk stove and cooler enclosed head trailer with surge brakes mast.

Also with water ballast reduced weight for trailering. Instead of chugging with the diesel at 4 knots the Macgregor 26M speeds along at 22 mph. Also there are no thru hulls below the waterline that might allow water leaks into the interior of the boat.

This one shows how the M26 handles high winds and ro. We averaged 4 knots due to the rough seas in the last three hours of our journey. I had just completed one of many modifications on the Lucky Dog a few days earlier.

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. If it were just you thatd be one thing. Macgregor 26 sailing in full gale winds off the california coast.