What looked good on paper didnt work out that way.

Macgregor 26 problems. The problem is the stanchion connection is not in line with the hinge pin at the mast step bracket. -water ballast means it is light to trailer pull with smaller vehicle like my mini van. Howdy all Ive been keeping an eye out for a Mac 26x for a while now and have one that has popped up that Im thinking hard about I know the general hate for these boats but Ive done my research and it suits my lifestyle and circumstances best for right now.

As the boat comes out water level surrounding the boat. By the MacGregor dealers high pressure sales pitch I was led to believe the 26M could be set up in roughly the same amount of time as our 19ft Potter. When MacGregor gave the 26X model room for a 50 hp outboard in the mid-1990s the move heralded a new market focus.

Built-in floatation increases safety. Wave induced problems particularly with large crew loads or crew weight high on the boat can cause an upset. Many of the 26Ms other features also looked good on paper.

It is 4 wide and acts as a longitudinal stringer. Kmclemore beene NiceAft Catigale Hamin X. According to MacGregor Yachts the 26-footer will turn about 22 mph or 19 kts with only a 50 HP engine.

I have a 92 26s. The water ballast that had been removable only after taking the boat out of the water could now be dumped while underway if the sails were down. MacGregor said the new method produces a stronger structure and avoids the problems of rot with balsa.

MacGregor 26M cruising mods. The water ballast system has worked flawlessly. 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.