The MacGregor 26X 1996 to 2004 marked a major change from the earlier classic M26 models by allowing a relatively huge outboard engine that essentially turned the 26X into a powerboat with a mast.
Macgregor 26 models. The Macgregor 26 is a hybrid appealing primarily to trailersailors strapped for time and concerned about the rising cost of slip and mooring fees. At 26 feet it is simple to rig and sail and just as easy to transport. 26 ft 1996.
The MacGregor 26 has evolved from the original swing-keel version with tiller and a small outboard to the current daggerboard 26M model with a steering wheel and a big outboard. At 26 feet it is simple to rig and sail and just as easy to transport. MacGregor 26 boats are typically used for overnight-cruising and sailing.
10 HP but the 26X now took up to 50 HP. Comparison-MacGregor 26X and 26M models. The water ballast system emptys in just minutes for transporting on the trailer.
This price is based on todays currency conversion rate. MacGregor 26 Interior Details The 7 11 beam and high freeboard make for a large interior though there is little stowage space. Almost any midsize car or smaller truck can transport this.
Not to be adjusted while sailing. 26 ft 2009. Jun 19 2018 - The MacGregor 26 has undergone changes in different models over three decades.
These boats were built with a fiberglass monohull. As sailpower hybrids both the M and X models are designed for use with a more than auxilary sized outboard and water ballast. Earlier models typically carried outboards as low as 5 or 6 HP max.