The high aspect ratio increases lift as the boat sails into the wind and reduces drag.

Macgregor 26 youtube. Macgregor 26m Full Video Part 1 youtubehttpyoutubejSE43UyJkWkyoutube Macgregor 26m Full Video Part 2 youtubehttpyoutubebektxtfBKdYyoutube. Instead of chugging with the diesel at 4 knots the MacGregor 26 speeds along at 22 mph. Had to use a 3 jaw puller to remove the old wheel.

These features carried forward into M26 models and helped make MacGregor one. 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. 36 Quest Marine 36 Custom Bay City Michigan Asking 45000.

It offers high speed powering without compromising sailing performance. Wide and 5 ft. MacGregor 26 modifications for.

The MacGregor 26 is a hybrid appealing primarily to trailersailors strapped for time and concerned about the rising cost of slip and mooring fees. More information MacGregor 26M - an introduction - YouTube. By Roger MacGregor himself.

An earlier model called the MACGREGOR 26D was similar but with a vertically lifting keel. This is one of the major reasons that the new 26 will point closer into the wind and sail faster than other trailerables. Quick stable and responsive the revolutionary MacGregor 26 is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable cruising sailboats.

The MacGregor 26 centerboard has a ratio of 5 to 1 it is 13 in. Trashed a rudder and then spent a week fixing it. You can have the peace and quiet of sailing or the fun of powering around at a good clip--over 24 mph.