This makes them very affordable indeed.

Macgregor 26x review. The MacGregor 26M motorsailor 2005 to present continued the 26Xs trend now allowing up to a 60 HP outboard. MacGregor sees no need to increase production which currently turns out one boat every two hours. So unless youre planning on staying aboard a lot not sure that the roominess is giving you much.

The x and m are power sailers. While there are clearly 26X owners who vociferously love their boats and think they are fine for almost anything observing them underway and talking to past owners I would say these are not up the frequently heavy conditions found in the Channel. Currents at 7 knots and winds never when you need them Make the mac 26x ideal.

That it sails well too and has a mass of clever features seems almost like a bonus. The MacGregor 26 remains a popular and appropriate choice for boaters anxious to enjoy a single vessel that can be a very good sailboat as well as a very good powerboat. As sailpower hybrids both the M and X models are designed for use with a more than auxilary sized outboard rated for 5-50hp and water ballast.

The 26x appears to be a cross between the 19 Powersailer and MacGregor 26 incorporating the water ballast system of the latter and the broad stern of the former in order to achieve 25-mph speeds with a 50-hp. Correct Mast Raising Stay Design. Ad Rely on SKF Marine and Simplex to deliver what you need when you need it.

A similar version later reintroduced from another builder as the TATTOO 26 2013. MacGregor owners report a 33 percent devaluation after 10 years which is significantly less than many other sailboats of similar size. Macgregor 26x Promotional Video Edited to 10mins About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features 2021.

I fish out of the boat a great deal. Enthusiastic MacGregor owners probably wonder why other boaters would ever settle for a. Instead it is its great ability as a fast power cruiser.