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Owner's Review of the MacGregor 26 Sailboat Models

There is some confusion about all of the different MacGregor 26 models and some controversy about their sailing abilities.

The MacGregor 26 evolved after the Venture 22 and the MacGregor 25, which had been built from 1973 to about 1987. 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). These features carried forward into M26 models and helped make MacGregor one of the bestselling sailboats.

Differences in MacGregor 26 Models

• The MacGregor 26D (daggerboard), built from about 1986 to 1990, introduced water ballast to replace the weighted keel. When the water was drained for trailering, the boat weighed only 1650 lbs, making it even more attractive for towing with a regular automobile. The daggerboard, like a keel, helps prevent the boat from being blown sideways but could be lifted up for shoal water and trailering.
• The MacGregor 26S , 1990 to 1995, replaced the daggerboard with a swing centerboard (which kicks up in an accidental grounding) and made other smaller changes. Together, the 26D and 26S are often called the "classic" MacGregor 26, and sometimes the 26C. Owners of these earlier models tend to refer to them as "the real sailboats" prior to the changes coming with the MacGregor 26X.
• 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. Earlier models typically carried outboards as low as 5 or 6 HP (max. 10 HP), but the 26X now took up to 50 HP. For comparison, many thirty-six foot sailboats of this era, displacing more than five times the M's weight, had inboard engines of 25-30 HP. The water ballast could be drained of power, allowing the M26X to come up on a plane like a speedboat. The outboard well had to be moved to the centerline, with twin rudders to each side, and steering changed from tiller to a small powerboat-type steering wheel. The cabin height was increased for greater room inside and the boat is said to sail less well than the earlier 26.
• The MacGregor 26M (motorsailor), 2005 to present, continued the 26X's trend, now allowing up to a 60 HP outboard. The swing centerboard was replaced with a daggerboard to free up more space below and the second tier of windows was added with standing headroom. The boat is advertised to motor at 24 MPH. In addition to the water ballast, there are 300 lbs of permanent ballast, likely needed for stability with so much windage and the high weight of the engine. At 2550 lbs dry (excluding engine), it now needs stronger vehicle and tow package.

Risks and Precautions

Many traditional sailors joke about MacGregors because of the light fiberglass construction (the hull can "oilcan" flex in places if you push hard against it) and its powerboat characteristics since 1996. Many say it is not a "real sailboat." Most misunderstood, however, is the water ballast that has been a hallmark of all twenty-six models.

The water ballast tank is horizontal and only a foot or so beneath the surface, unlike a vertical ballasted keel or centerboard that extends much deeper. Some have even questioned how water, weighing the same as the water displaced by the boat, can be called ballast at all. The ballast tank has been well engineered, however, and does provide righting moment the same as a keel when the boat heels over, because the weight of water far out from the centerline on the "uphill" side (in the air once heeled over) does pull the boat back down the same as a weighted keel.

This does mean that the boat is more tender, or tippy, initially. A story has been told about a sailor on one edge of the deck who grabbed the mast when the boat heeled, and his own weight pulling on the mast that far above the waterline caused the boat to capsize all the way over. Whether true or not, the story illustrates a common perception of how tender the MacGregor is.

It is true that an M26 with 10 people aboard capsized with two fatalities -- most likely due to uneven distribution of the human weight on the boat.

Safely Sail the Water-Ballast

In normal conditions, however, careful sailors can safely sail the water-ballast M26 by following standard precautions:

• Reef sails when the wind is blowing.
• Maintain good balance with crew weight balanced against heeling.
• Prevent accidental gybes.
• Keep the ballast tank full and well-sealed.
• Maintain steerage control at all times.
• Heave to or take other storm action in high wind or waves.
• Don't drink and sail.

The larger safety issue is that for many owners, the M26 is a "starter boat" and they may not have the experience or knowledge to avoid possible problems in time. The bottom line is that anyone who goes sailing needs to be fully aware of the limitations of their boat and practice all safety guidelines.

Experience With the MacGregor 26S

Having owned and sailed a 26S extensively for three years, it indeed sails fairly well and lives up to its reputation of being a roomy and easily trailered pocket cruiser. This sailboat can meet most budgetary needs and has room enough for a family of three to cruise for up to a week at a time.

It is a light boat, but with sailing experience and caution, trouble in winds to thirty knots can be easily avoided. The fiberglass is thin but you can avoid running into rocks. Thousands of MacGregor owners have had experiences where they thoroughly enjoyed sailing.

Keep in mind that it's a light boat and always take the precautions listed above. For powerboat owners of the 26X and 26M, the boat should be as safe as any powerboat but do not hit a rock or another boat at 24 MPH.

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2002 MacGregor 26X

Dandridge, Tennessee

Make MacGregor

Category Motorsailer

Posted 1 Month Ago

This 2002 MacGregor is in good condition, but it has not been used in a while, and could use a good cleaning. The engine Hours are unknowN, but is reported by the owner to run strong. Stock #349981 *** TRAILER INCLUDED ** FRESHWATER USE ** MOTIVATED SELLER *** Dont miss this opportunity to own a MacGregor 26X with trailer ! ** Freshwater Boat ** Tohatsu 20 HP outboard ** Trailer included Great price for a complete boat, ready to sail, including sails and trailer. It offers good power performance without compromising sailing performance. You can have the peace and quiet of sailing or the fun of powering around the water too ! Quick, stable and responsive, the MacGregor 26X is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable cruising sailboats. It is easy to sail, and easy to trailer to your favorite sailing waters. You don't need an expensive mooring. It can be stored on its trailer, launched at any ramp, and rigged in just minutes. Unlike any other boat, it opens up a world of endless variety - sailing, swimming, fishing, diving, water skiing or just fooling around on the water. Its high speed under power lets you get to cruising waters that are out of reach for a conventional six mph sailboat. Call me today for your showing, or to make an offer using our buyer friendly process. Reason for selling is no time to use.

2003 MacGregor 26X

St Augustine, Florida

Category Sloop

You can tell the owner has taken care of this nice Macgregor. Other than needing a good buffing on the exterior the boat has aged well. According to the seller, all mechanical and operational systems function as intended. The four stroke Yamaha 40 HP engine is recently had its 500 hour service and is ready to go. Rewiring of electrical systems was recently completed. Also...New HARKEN FULER MKIV comes with boat ($3,400 value). Stock #387237 Great Condition!! New Harken Fuler MKIV!! Lots of Recent Upgrades!! Ready to Sail!! Imagine the convenience. A sailboat that is multipurpose! It's trailerable, a fast cruiser and can take you right up to your favorite beach like a catamaran, for a fraction of the price. The MacGregor 26X is one of the few cruising sailboats that can do all of that. It's fast and easy to sail and doesn't require expensive mooring. It can be easily stored on its trailer, launched at any ramp and rigged in just minutes. By being on a trailer, you can quickly and easily access great places that water-bound boats will never see and avoid the expense of in-the-water storage. The MacGregor 26X offers something unique that a conventional sailboat can't - high speed powering without compromising sailing performance. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of sailing or whip up some fun by powering around at a good clip. It opens up a world of endless boating variety - sailing, fishing, swimming, water skiing, diving or just scenic cruising for relaxation on the water. Its swift smooth speed under power lets you get to cruising waters that are out of reach for a conventional six mph sailboat. It's also one of the rare boats that can be a liveaboard on land or on the water. You can easily launch the boat, quickly access a quiet cove or beach, and can be as far away from the world as you want to be. You can also get to remote beaches and have your own island, for free, at some of the most beautiful vacation spots. Why not take a chance and be inspired by the wonderful sensation of shutting off the engine and enjoying the quiet serenity of cruising under sail with a MacGregor 26X! Reason for selling is not using.

2005 Macgregor 26

Stuart, Florida

Make Macgregor

Category Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

2005 Macgregor 26 At Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales, we are proud to offer one of the only, if not the only, Macgregor Sailboats that is fully decked out for life aboard and fun. This boat is 100% ready to go! You can pick her up with a less then 5 month old trailer and head straight for the water. This boat comes with many extras and spare parts for cruising. She also has some very nice system upgrades that are factory installed and run by solar power. The Macgregor has the best of both worlds to offer, she is a sailboat that has been proven to sail in as much as 50 knots of wind or if there is no wind, you can pull the water ballast plug and motor at speeds up to 25 knots! At 25 knots, you just turned this beauty into another type of fun. At these speeds, you could even start pulling water toys behind the boat for a fun family day out. This truly is one of the coolest boats around. Another key feature with this boat is her draft. She can get to those far out places that have very little water, that few people can take their boat, for some rest and relaxing and outback camping. She can pull up right onto the banks on a sandy beach and you have your home right there next to the camp fire. You don't even have to set up a tent! This is a fantastic all around boat for someone who loves adventure or loves having friends over hanging out in her roomy cockpit and spending the day sailing around. Don't miss out on this deal! She won't be sticking around long! For a video of this boat copy and paste this link online. There are many more videos of these boats doing amazing things.             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smlP6iXnk2s

2007 Macgregor 26M

Cortez, Florida

2007 Macgregor 26M HURRY 26M MACGREGOR TRAILER-ABLE SAILBOAT, NEW TO THE MARKET DETAILS TO FOLLOW. PRICED TO SELL AT $26,500   CALL MIKE DIRECT LINE 813 927 5645

2011 Macgregor 26M

Jackson, Mississippi

2011 Macgregor 26M,Selling our 2011 Motorsailer. Best of both worlds...sailing or running the motor. Yamaha F70LA Outboard. $24000, 2288611545

2010 Macgregor m26

Naples, Florida

2010 Macgregor m26, FSBO Black on white, charcoal Bimini two years old. Sails jib is about one year old, main is months old and spinnaker is like new. 90 horse Suzuki, aluminum trailer. Air conditioner. Spare rudder and dagger board. Coast guard package w two anchors. This is the perfect shallow water cruiser for the Gulf Coast. $22,000, 845-772-1940. Price reduced new boat coming, must sell . All, offers considered.

1998 Macgregor 26X

Buford, Georgia

1998 Macgregor 26X This is a very well equipped boat. Options include roller furl jib, Alcohol stove, portable toilet in enclosed head. Dual batter, Stereo with cockpit speakers, mast raising device, recently serviced 50 HP Yamaha outboard with pedestal mounted controls. Swim ladder, extra cushions and dual 12 gallon fuel tanks. Price includes the trailer with spared tire and brakes. - FRESHWATER Boat. Great for weekend.

1993 Macgregor 26' Sailboat

Orlando, Florida

Model 26' Sailboat

1993 Macgregor 26' Sailboat 1993 MacGregor 26 S sailboat with 2002 Continental galvanized trailer and spare tire.  Price includes a Suzuki 6HP with 6 gallon fuel tank.  This package is equipped with lots of options!  Bimini top, Pop-top with enclosure, Mast-crutch (homemade), fish/depth finder, Mast raising system with gin pole, Spinnaker is in excellent condition, Main and jib are in good/average condition, stainless steel boarding ladder, sink, alcohol stove, enclosed head with a port-o-potti, battery with 400w inverter, solar maintainer,  cockpit cushions, bulkhead compass, huge aft berth, v-berth & quarter berth…Loads of room and loads of fun!!

2008 Macgregor 26M

2008 Macgregor 26M 2008 Macgregor 26M with a 2008 Macgregor custom aluminum trailer and powered by a 2008 Yamaha 60 outboard. Water ballast with retractable keel. This package is loaded with great options!  Wheel Steering, Roller furling jib with Sunbrella cover, Main sail cover, Bimini top with boot, Mast raising system,  custom cockpit cushions, radio with DVD player, New Uniden handheld VHF,  Lowrance LMS522 GPS, Depth sonar, transom boarding ladder, and stern rail seats. The cabin offers full standing headroom, Interior lights, Large sofa, Dinette seats with folding table, Stove, Sink, the comfortable berthing accommodations feature a full forward V-berth, large queen-sized quarter berth & a saloon berth that sleeps 4-6 total,  and a New Porto-o-potti with privacy curtain.  Trailer is equipped with a spare tire and guide on posts.  This package is in incredible condition and is a must see!

1994 Macgregor 26 S

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

1994 Macgregor 26 S, This is a slick looking boat in or out of the water and it is absolutely fabulous to sail. Easy and very responsive. One of the unique things is the swing center-board making the boat an auto shoal draft vessel. Light to trailer (1650 lbs) and easy to launch. 45 minutes gets rigging/sails ready for water. Only need 1ft of water to launch, with water ballast filled (1200 lbs) you need 2ft. Drop the center-board and you need another 4 feet. Sailing weight is about 2850 lbs.Put it in the water, have a delightful sail, drop the anchor and camp for the night -- even pull it right up to the beach! Or pull into port and plug in with the 120V shore power hookup using the 120V outlets (3) onboard. The main cabin has a pop-up top for a 6 ft. ht mid-cabin. Snap-on-black canvas all around w/screen in front provides privacy. Aft cabin is 6x7 -- amazingly comfortable for sleeping. The bow contains a 5-1/2 ft V berth with a hatch for ventilation. Galley has a two-burner propane stove, under pull-out table seating a cozy 4 & a sink. Has enclosed area (w/swing door & mirror) for a port-a-potty. All-around life-lines with stain-less Bow pulpit and Stern rail. 6 ft self-bailing cockpit w/attached shade/rain cover is great. Stern contains a huge storage area under a lid. Exterior aft has stainless steel swing down ladder.Gear includes 4 sails: Main, Working Jib, Storm Jib, & a 150 Genoa (has been repaired). Powered by 9.9 Mercury - good condition with electric start from a heavy-duty, deep-volt battery recharged via motor or shore power. Engine props have cover to protect rudder. Throttle and gear control are arms in cockpit. All cushions are in good shape, 3 danforth anchors, cover for main, bags for jibs, dock fenders, dock lines, adult life jackets, misc. tools and pieces and parts. Original trailer /w surge brakes & bearing buddies.. Little wear on tires. Systems tested, hull polished, fresh bottom paint (Interlux VC 17 Extra). Ready for water, sailing and FUN ! $8500, 4402270147

2006 Macgregor 26M Powersailer

Model 26M Powersailer

2006 Macgregor 26M Powersailer 2006 Macgregor 26M with a 2006 Macgregor custom trailer with brakes and a spare tire. Also includes a 2006 Tohatsu 50HP outboard. Water ballast with retractable keel. This package is loaded with great options! Main sail, jib and spinnaker – all in good condition, Bimini top with boot, transom boarding ladder, mast raising system, prop guard, VHF, Flat screen TV, Garmin GPSMAP 198C chart and depth sounder, forward anchor locker, set up for single handed sailing, enclosed head with porto-potti, and much more! Super great condition. This package is ready to hit the water and have some fun!

2002 Macgregor 26X Powersailer

Mattituck, New York

Model 26X Powersailer

2002 Macgregor 26X Powersailer 2003 MACGREGOR 26X SAILBOAT POWERED WITH A HONDA 50 HP FOUR STROKE OUTBOARD AND TRAILER ENCLOSED HEAD DINETTE  THAT CONVERTS TO A SLEEPER AFT IS A HUGE DOUBLE BERTH WHEEL WITH GUARD DEPTH FINDER VHF RADIO DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM ROLLER FURLING GIB MAIN SAIL WITH COVER MARINA MAINTAINED GALLEY WITH SINKK STOVE AND COOLER ENCLOSED HEAD TRAILER WITH SURGE BRAKES MAST RAISING SYSTEM COCKPIT BIMINI WITH CUSHIONS DPCKLINES AND FENDERS ....

2000 Macgregor 26X Powersailer

Hewitt, New Jersey

2000 Macgregor 26X Powersailer Water Ballasted MacGregor 26X powersailer with 50HP Honda 4-stroke outboard. Mainsail with cover, 150% furling genoa, CDI FF2 furling system. Boom vang. Mast raising system. Porta potti. Cockit seat and seat back cushions. Boarding and swim ladder. Steering sytem.   New Loadmaster 2014 double axle galvanized trailer. with brakes. #15

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Bilge water smells like gas

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Bluebonnet87 said: Is it possible there could have been a spill a long time ago and some of it just got washed into the bilge? Click to expand

Crazy Dave Condon

First the owner was an idiot for storing gas inside the cabin. Clean the interior as best you can. As for the limber holes, they supposedly drain to the bilge but in reality some of the water and gas do get trapped under the floor pan which will take a good year for the smell to dissipate. You could use that in negotiating for a lower price. I leave up to others what to recommend what cleaners to use. Former Hunter dealer  

Crazy Dave Condon said: First the owner was an idiot for storing gas inside the cabin. Clean the interior as best you can. As for the limber holes, they supposedly drain to the bilge but in reality some of the water and gas do get trapped under the floor pan which will take a good year for the smell to dissipate. You could use that in negotiating for a lower price. I leave up to others what to recommend what cleaners to use. Former Hunter dealer Click to expand

@Bluebonnet87 thanks for sharing  

Peggie Hall HeadMistress

Looking at your photos, a power washer and a strong solution of detergent and water would be the best way to clean up the bilge and the pan...be sure to rinse very thoroughly after you've cleaned. Leave hatches open, even turn a fan on, for at least 24 hrs to dry the whole area out. That should get rid of the gas odor. If it doesn't there's still gas trapped somewhere...your nose should lead you to it if there is. If there is, it's important that you find it because it's impossible to eliminate any odor as long as its source exists 'cuz as long as the source exists it will continue to generate odor. The last thing you need is gas fumes, 'cuz its the fumes that explode, not the gas. So I'd move finding and removing any remaining gas to the top of your list. --Peggie  

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