Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Note that 26C's and 26D's are pure sailing boats, while 26X's and 26M's are hybrid powerboats/sailboats. This model has a redesigned steering pedestal and helm . $ 13,000. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But it costs more than $10,000 of the price of a MacGregor 26. 4,380 lbs. Theres no shower inside but a transom-mounted unit provides a wash facility without the hassle of pumping waste water out of the boat. Only items of the same subtype may be compared. The boat offers more than enough room for a small family to cruise for up to one week at a time. The later versions, the 26Ms, can be had for slightly over $29,000. A traveler is mounted at the forward end of the cockpit that guides the mainsheet. That is why its weight is relatively light, which makes it easy to tow in a trailer. Whatever the overseas destination, the warranty is void if the boat is purchased through a U.S. or Canadian dealer, as they cannot provide the aftermarket service we feel the boat owner deserves. Color: silver / black woven polyethylene fabric. every 24" around perimeter). #3. Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. love the boat, i just made it a little more single handed friendly like running all lines to the cockpit and a few minor things. by yukonbob Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:34 pm, Return to MacGregor Powersailor Discussion, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, A forum for discussing topics relating to MacGregor Powersailor Sailboats. It was replaced in production by the dual-rudder MacGregor 26M in 2003. Boats built for use in the North America do not bear the CE mark, which requires modifications at the factory. In this video, the sailboat maker, Roger MacGregor himself, shows some of the features of this boat and what his sailboat is capable of doing: Used MacGregor 26X (earlier version) sailboats are selling for less than $10,000. EUR 15.000,-Motorsegler. These are a few of the terms that you may not, There is a pretty good chance that the sailboat you have in your mind is a keelboat. It is just as easy to trailer and transport. I had been to the ocean and watched sailboats from the beach and I was intrigued. It is a water-ballasted sailboat that has an overall length of 26 feet. Second-hand MacGregor Tattoo 26' in Malaysia (Malaysia). The 26M has rudder recesses as well. However, she heeled over comfortably, with the water ballast system providing plenty of self-righting capability. Does Your Boat Meet The Minimum Federal Safety Equipment Requirements? If you want to buy tarps and a dowel at Home Depot and fasten them to a canoe, thats cool with us as long as its safe. The most attractive thing about this sailboat is not its ability to sail but its capacity to perform as a high-speed power cruiser. Then they set about expanding their dealer network worldwide and commissioned a new model, the 22, to complement its bigger sibling. Its accommodation is so spacious and well laid-out that it would make a very acceptable caravan. Fortunately, the design was continued by Tattoo Yachts (daughter Laura Macgregor Sharp) with their Tattoo 26 sailboat. The last iteration that MacGregor made in his sailboat occurred from 2005 to the present. Here are the essential specifications of the MacGregor 26 Sailboat: The following table will give you the complete MacGregor 26 specifications: Here are the most important features of the MacGregor 26 Sailboat: The MacGregor26 sailboat has enough room and amenities that you and your family will require for a weekend cruising: This boat has a high freeboard and a 7 ft. 11 in. You would have thought they would have displayed it with a lot of the upgrades and accessories ??? I often see one on Lake Washington, and last Saturday this boat sped across the lake with a steerer in the back and children and adults on the bow to keep it down.must have been a 50 hp model. Second-hand MacGregor Tattoo 26' with TOHATSU 40Hp engine, 7.8 m in length, and 2.37 m beam length. It weighs only 2,500 pounds to which you add just over 1,7000 pounds of water ballast when ready to sail. There are many hidden costs associated with shipping a boat such as drayage and container handling, documentation, insurance, export fees, charges for loading and unloading the boat, and delivery of the boat from the port to the dealer. ! The standard boat is white with blue stripes on both the hull and deck. MacGregor Yachts USA stopped building the 26M (the last in the 26 series) in March 2013.Tattoo Yachts, a new company founded by Roger MacGregor's daughter Laura and her husband Paul Sharp, took the moulds and started producing the Tattoo 26.This is essentially a 26M but with some changes of trim and small updates of standard equipment and fittings. This boat was once known as the MacGregor, which was built in Costa Mesa in Southern California. The Tattoo 26 sits on rails on its aluminium-beamed braked trailer, requiring a decent ramp for launching. A total of 38,000 MacGregor sailboats have been sold to date. theyachtmarket.com 30+ days ago 4 Pictures Sailing Boat Mac Gregor 26 used Poole, Dorset 23,000 Lifting keel used - 7.87m - 2011 - Yamaha We have available this 2011 Macgregor 26M. FAX: 308-237-7000. He again renamed his sailboat MacGregor 26M (motorsailer). This remarkable 26-footer can reportedly log speeds of over 21 knots under power, float in 12 inches of water, and sleep six. Catalina has produced the Catalina 250 mkII. Will you be storing it mast up at the marina or taking it home? With the sheer number of boats built they have a chance to polish every detail to perfection, and this shines through in the finished product. What is the issue? The item you are attempting to add to compare is a different subtype to the items(s) in your list. EUR 22.500,-Motorsegler. Set into the pedestal are Yamaha digital gauges, although there is just space to install a set of sailing gauges. For my length I would have to add to the size of the front berth then get plastered against the side while my admiral, finds her 'space'. It has a more traditional look, a swing keel, and a small outboard engine. The scoffers believe there is no price point that will ever tempt them into stepping foot on a MacGregor 26. The other boat builder, the Hunter, produces the Hunter Edge. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. MacGregor built his first MacGregor 26 sailboats from 1986 to 1990. with the engine and full ballast; 3,180 lbs. More than 8000 MacGregor 26s have been sold worldwide since the model went into production in the 1990s. sort-by Price: Low to High 2006 MacGregor 26 $29,950 Loomis, CA 95650 NorCal Boatmax 1984 Nonsuch 26 $34,900 San Diego, CA 92106 Offered By: Yachtfinders Windseakers Contact Below are a few similar boat listings we think you might like. We also offer a navy blue hull with white stripes. All boats (new and used) imported into the European Community from June 1998 are required to comply with the Recreational Craft Directive and be marked accordingly. 2012 Macgregor Boat Specifications Overall length: 25.82ft (7.87m) Waterline length: 23.00ft (7.01m) Draft - swing keel down: 5.50ft (1.68m) Draft - swing keel up: 0.75ft (0.23m) Mast height (above deck): 28ft (8.5m) Mast height (above water line): approx 36ft (11m) Boat height (mast folded): Approx 11ft (3.4m) Displacement: 2,250lbs (1,021kg) The boat, for some, represents a cheapening of the sport a stripping away of the elegance and dignity that sailing withholds, leaving us with a mutant powerboat that wants to call itself a sailboat when the mood strikes. Underneath the cockpit seats are plenty of storage spaces. The capacity of the holding tank is five gallons, and the head is fully enclosed. We have reduced the size of the stripes on the deck. So nice, they made it twicethat seems to be the thought behind the reintroduction of a 26 trailer sailer once known as the MacGregor,which was built in Costa Mesa in Southern California. Today, after so many years the MacGregor 26M what has opponents in the category? Its really more of a powerboat blueprint but the boat does have some innovative elements like, for instance, a water ballast system that compensates for the lack of a keel, a rigging system that helps get the boat rigged in around 15-minutes, a rotating mast and a sliding galley that provides for accommodating more passengers. . No structured bulkheads to take rigging loads in heavy conditions, Heavy in the end because of the long water ballast tank, Plywood deck core prone to water absorption than balsa wood. The 26M has rudder recesses as well. $21,500 with sails and trailer (without engine or options), Six feet of headroom beneath the sliding hatch, Queen-size bed at the aft and forward vee-berth, Galley section with sink and space for a stove, More affordable than most sailboats with the same size, Not built strongly as other bigger sailboats, Less stable than standard keelboats in rough water conditions, Not as attractive as traditional sailboat designs. Below is an excellent MacGregor 26 review showing how it performs on the water. 2 people can step the mast. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. by Mac26Mpaul Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:39 pm, Post by Divecoz Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:56 pm, Post Customs agents could impound a used boat imported from North America upon importation, as it would not be legal for use in the European Community. Reply Quote. The Macgregor 26 is a hybrid appealing primarily to trailersailors strapped for time and concerned about the rising cost of slip and mooring fees. The blue will be a dark navy and the white will be warmer than MacGregor white. In this article, well look at all the MacGregor 26 Sailboat specs and why it is a best-selling sailboat. A topping lift to hold the boom up is now standard. Also Venture sailboats and MacGregor keel boats. 20,794 * 8 m / 2004. "The cure for anything is salt water~ sweat, tears, or the sea." This is considerably less than many sailboats of its class and size. Keep up to date with news fromTrade-A-boat or like us on Facebook! The MacGregor 26 is self-righting due to the 1,200 lbs. Monthly Update: The Rest of the Industry Can't Keep Up with POP Yachts, POP Yachts Outperforms the Industry Yet Again, July Boat Sales Hit Rough Seas, but it's Smooth Sailing at POP. It has an air draft of 35 feet. This section offers a more comfortable sleeping space because of its big ventilation hatch. The 26m has a smaller water ballast tank and 300 pounds of solid ballast. Fyi, I received the following email from Tattoo Yachts in response to my email asking how the two boats will differ: I looked at the pictures and the drawings.. Pictures sure look a lot like my 05 M ?? New Tattoo 26 interior photos available. These are attractive to purchasers who have . This makes it slightly disconcerting for anyone accustomed to runabouts as the boat rolls on turns or in a side swell. Instead of chugging with the diesel at 4 knots, the Macgregor 26M speeds along at 22 mph. He replaced this model from 1990 to 1995. The X does indeed have a bigger cockpit, I have sat in each side by side to confirm this. Seller's Description. A keelboat has a keel, a fixed appendage on the bottom of the hull, I didn't grow up on a boat. You likely are correct that the 26m and Tattoo must have a full ballast configuration. by andarlite Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:51 pm, Post MacGregor Macgregor 26m Sl. Keep up to date with news from Trade-A-boat or like us on Facebook! Re: 26X vs 26M by Crikey Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:36 pm Besides having a bluer, and faster hull, I most appreciate the larger rear berth as opposed to the front for the preferred sleeping arrangement. Copyright 2023 TWR Media, a division of Frenz Ltd. All Rights Reserved. On haul out, this valve is again opened to drain the water. Looks like they switched the location of the ladder. A stainless wheel controls both the twin rudders and the outboard motor. The standard trailer has a galvanized tongue and wheels. A ladder attached to the winch post at the front of the trailer allows you to clamber on board while keeping your feet dry a nice touch. by Mac26Mpaul Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:07 pm, Post POP Yachts Makes Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest Growing Companies. Both boat makers have solid reputations for big cruisers and small day boats. How tall is the mast on a MacGregor 26X? Boat name: Crikey! A newly designed central steering pedestal and raised helm seat in the middle of the cockpit enables the skipper to see over the cabin roof. We fit Lewmar aluminum sheet winches. Oceanside, California, United States. The head was moved forward on the M because the Daggerboard trunk is smack dab in the middle of the cabin. They assumed these people would probably not embrace the low speeds associated with traditional sailing might be a deal breaker, so they slapped a big fat outboard on the transom and that problem was solved! So performance on any front seems to be ignored. 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