Are MacGregor good boats?

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.

How much does a MacGregor 26X weigh?

The 26X without gear is 2350 lbs, the 26M without gear is 2550 lbs. The Suzuki 50 motor is 243 lbs.

Does the MacGregor 26 have a keel?

Oh, except for one boat – the MacGregor 26M. That boat can start a fight. What do you mean? It’s just a little day sailor with twin rudders, retractable keel for easy tailoring and a relatively spacious cuddy cabin, perfect for overnighting – how on earth could that annoy anyone?

Is a Macgregor 26x a good boat?

Here is one trailable sailing boat whose most distinctive attraction is not its ability to sail. Instead it is its great ability as a fast power cruiser. That it sails well too and has a mass of clever features seems almost like a bonus.

How fast does a MacGregor 26 sail?

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 222 with a high of 258 and low of 198. It has a hull speed of 6.5 kn (12.04 km/h). It was replaced in production by the centerboard-equipped MacGregor 26S in 1990.

Do you need a license to sail a boat in Florida?

Do I need a license? In order to operate a motorboat of ten (10) horsepower or greater, Florida law requires anyone who was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC.

How heavy is a Macgregor 26X?

The trailer alone from the factory for a 26X was 775 lbs, the new 26M trailer is 575 lbs. The 26X without gear is 2350 lbs, the 26M without gear is 2550 lbs.

Is boat insurance required in Florida?

Boat insurance isn’t legally required in Florida, but that doesn’t make it ok for Florida boaters to skip coverage. If it would be painful to replace your boat out-of-pocket, you should probably insure it. Homeowners insurance probably doesn’t cover your boat or the resulting medical bills if anyone is injured.

How much does a MacGregor 26 m sailboat cost?

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Why macmacgregor yachts?

MacGregor Yachts is the premier and preferred yacht brokerage of South Florida. We provide a full range of services for buyers and sellers of custom sportfishing yachts and luxury motor yachts, as well as new and used boats.

What is the best 2010 MacGregor boat?

2010 Macgregor 26 Quick, stable and responsive, the revolutionary MacGregor 26 is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable cruising sailboats. It offers high-speed powering without compromising sailing performance.

Which 2000 MacGregor 26 is the best?

2000 Macgregor 26 Quick, stable and responsive, the revolutionary MacGregor 26 is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable cruising sailboats. It offers high-speed powering without compromising sailing performance.