done with sub par Materials or workmanship, Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues. Catalina has produced the Catalina 250 mkII. Florida to produce the Tattoo 26, an updated version of the 26M. Take a look at a Catalina 22 or if you want to go faster a Holder 20. More than a few owners have gotten the sailing bug because they could afford it and then moved towards boats that were designed expressly for sailing. Theres a 6-feet headroom in the cabin. I did just find a Hunter 25, and Hunter 22. The idea is to keep boating fun and affordable for families. Savings of $4,000.00 513-984-1907. There are plenty of discussions around 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. ~Isak Denesen. Planing powerboat hull reduces potential sailing performance. Surfaces gleam, joints are perfect and everything fits precisely. This is the most important criteria for selection. by kmclemore Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:38 am, Post Hahahahahaah Here we go again hahahaa There are no less than a Dozen Threads Concerning this topic and a couple hundred posts hahahha. This is another area where new MacGregor boat owners rejoice and critics scoff. A new boat, loaded, was around $35,000 in 2013 when they stopped producing them, but now used M 26Ms can be found for $20K or less. Four persons can be seated at the table. It can travel on the water at a fast clip of 22 miles per hour. by Mac26Mpaul Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:39 pm, Post The interior of this boat is substantially higher in quality than the MacGregor 26. Now you don't have to! That goes down to 12 miles per hour if the ballast tank is full. by mastreb Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:00 am, Return to MacGregor Powersailor Discussion, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, A forum for discussing topics relating to MacGregor Powersailor Sailboats. E-mail: john@supersail.com. Simply fill in the Find a Dealer form and we will provide you with shipping information to your specified area. 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 ?? In stock.This is the new version of the MacGregor 26m now being built. Discover; Buy; . 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. 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. I have been seeing great deals on trailer sailers in Oklahoma while searching around FWIW. Macgregor 26M is a 25 9 / 7.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Roger MacGregor and built by Macgregor Yacht Corp starting in 2002. This is the latest version, which is discussed in this article. That is why its weight is relatively light, which makes it easy to tow in a trailer. No, because boats built for the North America market do not comply with CE requirements. $ 13,000. As only one boat fits into a container this cost is considerable. Looking for either a MacGregor 26x MacGregor 26m Or something similar. Color: silver / black woven polyethylene fabric. When the founders decided it was time for a well-earned retirement, they sold the business to their daughter and son-in-law. Wanted: Macgregor 26 foot Sailboat. We suggest that you ask your dealer the specific reasons for the price difference. MODIFICATIONS FOR EUROPE The boats offered for sale in Europe have been significantly changed to comply with both local and CE standards. It's position is required by the hull design to be there, and it forms the basis of all of the other interior decisions on the M: Welcome aboard I am just having a little fun with you. That (above) is the least important criteria for selection. 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. The dealer price frequently includes tax. I have been reading all of the postings about the 26M and 26X vessels, I have looked at Catalina and Hunter models. Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. So it's a good place to find qualified, educated buyers. Despite our best efforts, occasionally, errors resulting from typos, inaccurate detail information or technical errors may occur. It is designed to enable a single sailor to launch it from the trailer. There is also a double berth forward. With boats as cheap and plentiful as they are right now, you could get a much higher quality trailer sailor for pocket change. Its moderate price point for a used vessel (from about $16,000 to $39,000) make it an attractive starter sailboat. The steering position requires a slight change of mindset for close manoeuvring but works well and offers plenty of visibility. He enabled the sailboat to accommodate a bigger engine making the 26X a powerboat instead of just being a classic sailboat. The final model produced was the MacGregor 26M, a 26-foot (7.9 m) trailerable sailboat, which is now under production as the Tattoo 26. What do you mean? The boat offers more than enough room for a small family to cruise for up to one week at a time. The market success of MacGregor has encouraged other boat builders to build their own versions of water-ballasted sailboats. beam, which offers plenty of interior space. 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. 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. my boat is a santana 2023. waterballast with swingboard. Only items of the same subtype may be compared. All in all, there are two double berths and two single berths in the MacGregor 26 sailboat. These boats are primarily powered by the wind that hits the sails. So, What is a Keelboat? Sounds like cosmetic changes that portray the feminine touch. Call for a complete list and pricing. This boat is easy to rig and sail. At rest, the boat has a slight rolling motion allowing the ballast tank to fill helps damp this. The seat hatches in the cockpit are supplied with straps to keep fuel tanks from sliding out. by andarlite Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:51 pm, Post Report Ad. If you are a novice sailor, the MacGregor 26 Sailboat is a great option. The helm seat hinges up to allow swimmers to board the vessel via a small boarding ladder that swings down on the starboard side of the outboard. They have experience in shipping or importing the boat, which involves documentation and adherence to regulations that can be quite complex if one is not familiar with the procedures. More free info at www.macgregorsailors.com :). The jack and hitch are bolted on rather than welded so they are easier to repair or replace. Save Share. A keelboat has a keel, a fixed appendage on the bottom of the hull, I didn't grow up on a boat. Used boats not originally built for the European market cannot be CE marked. Should You Document Or State Register Your Boat? The mainsail has been redesigned with a larger head to increase sail area slightly and give a more modern look. The covers seem to last an average of 8 years. It is a popular design with many features to accommodate the wishes of a broad range of boating aficionados. The scoffers believe there is no price point that will ever tempt them into stepping foot on a MacGregor 26. The first boat was a small catamaran, but the product line consisted mainly of small, trailerable sailing yachts, from a 15-foot (4.6 m) catamaran to 17-foot (5.2 m) pocket cruisers, up to 26-foot water ballasted trailerable sizes. not the same rap, but some rap. Improvements include reduced helm effort, better pointing, improved tacking in light air and improved downwind speed. So performance on any front seems to be ignored. They just dropped the main and took off to beat the rain and get home for dinner. 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. 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. The Tattoo 26 sits on rails on its aluminium-beamed braked trailer, requiring a decent ramp for launching. I really like the fact that the MacGregor is so versitle as a power or sail boat, but after reading about the quality of how the boat is put together (example type of wires). Only show this user. by andarlite Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:23 pm, Post You will only go as far as 84 miles if you push the boat at 21 mph. Compared to the Mac, the Hunter seems HUGE on it's trailer - it is wider and sits a lot higher, and by his report is very unstable on the road. This one looks plain jane. A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. The Tattoo is well set up for short-handed sailing, with a self-furling foresail and winches in the cockpit within the skippers reach. He again renamed his sailboat MacGregor 26M (motorsailer). Thats considerably more than the MacGregor 26, but it looks more like a high-quality sailboat. Another characteristic that bothers traditional sailors about the MacGregor 26 M is the design or lines. There are none. It is easy to sail, and easy to trailer to your favorite sailing waters. Some MacGregors have engines as large as 70-HPs and can top 20-knots. Laura is the daughter of Roger MacGregor, designer and builder of the MacGregor 26. It has a more traditional look, a swing keel, and a small outboard engine. Please Log In or Sign Up to get emails. This is a 150% Genoa, the only size sail bigger than a standard jib that works properly on the MacGregor 26. Reply Quote. Note that 26C's and 26D's are pure sailing boats, while 26X's and 26M's are hybrid powerboats/sailboats. Looks like they switched the location of the ladder. Average Boat Speeds: Sailboat, Pontoon, & Cruiser. by Deeseas Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:27 am, Post Some or all of following items will increase the price of the boat: OPTION PACKAGES Many dealers offer a package that includes rigging and commissioning, and options that may also include the outboard, which in itself substantially increases the price of the boat. It is the best-selling cruising sailboat in the world. North America specification boats cannot be shipped into Europe. Sail Area/Displacement 9,066 * 8 m / 1991. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Would be handy - I'm running a Nissan 70 on a 26M and the motor head hits the bottom of the captain's seat when it's fully raised. The MacGregor 26M has been hugely popular and well known for being lightweight and easy to trailer. As a military man ( Air Force, 26 years) Tattoo is perfect. If you have a little more to spend a Bene 235 is not a bad little boat. You don't need an expensive mooring. Its accommodation is so spacious and well laid-out that it would make a very acceptable caravan. The cabin also has large sofa seats. 4,380 lbs. The MacGregor was designed and marketed to non-sailors or would-be (sort of) sailors. 2008 Macgregor 26M: . JavaScript is disabled. The CE mark cannot be applied after the boat is delivered. The ladder was moved so when boarding from the water you don't step on or trip over the steering leakage. The more the boat's horsepower, the quicker it is and the more fuel consumption. The head was moved forward on the M because the Daggerboard trunk is smack dab in the middle of the cabin. Not sure why, but now the ladder is right next to the ballast valve. We reviewed the MacGregor 26 nearly 10 years ago, so were keen to see how its changed under a new generation of boat-builders. The trailer alone from the factory for a 26X was 775 lbs, the new 26M trailer is 575 lbs. Buying from your local dealer assures good service. A 4:1 vang is standard equipment. This sailboat is capable of cruising at 22 miles per hour. The Tattoo 26 differs from the MacGregor 26 as follows: The standard boat is white with blue stripes on both the hull and deck. The 60hp Yamaha four-stroke is capable of getting the boat to nearly 20 knots once the ballast tank has emptied out and the hull is planing. To this critique many M26 sailors will say, enjoy that squall while I enjoy my medium rare Porterhouse!. Macgregor 26 Carbon Fiber Tiller $649.00 Macgregor 26D Fiber-glass High-performance Dagger Board $889.00 Macgregor 26D Fiber-glass OE Performance Dagger Board $809.00 Macgregor 26D Fiberglass High-performance Rudder blade $599.00 Macgregor 26D HDPE High-Performance Rudder blade $699.00 Macgregor 26D High Performance Unifoil kick-up Rudder $1,039.00 Clipper . 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. However, it cant pull a water skier like the MacGregor. The only thing I can tell that differentiates these two boats is the location of the Head. A sink and gas stove are set into the galley counter, with a pressure freshwater system. With a 60 hp outboard, the boat can presumably attain a speed of up to 20 miles per hour. Usually, the HP for Hunter is ten, which means the acceleration is reduced. With a relatively high aft freeboard and a shallow cockpit, this boat offers an aft berth that is seldom found in boats of more than 35 feet. We collected up to 3 ads from hundreds of classified sites for you! We have modified the helmsmans seat both to strengthen it and make access easier. 2015 Tattoo 26 (Follow on to the popular MacGregor 26M) produced in Stuart Florida by Roger MacGregor's family. Discussions relating to the MacGregor line of trailerable sailboats, Post The entire interior space is made from fiberglass, which is very easy to clean. LED lighting is new on this model, providing brilliant light but with modest battery requirements. We install a ballast plug with a molded female receiver instead of trying to adjust the plug to the hole in the fiberglass tank. You need to steer a sailboat from the helm so you wont miss any of the action. Differences in MacGregor 26 Models The MacGregor 26D (daggerboard), built from about 1986 to 1990, introduced water ballast to replace the weighted keel. When lowered the mast rests in a stainless steel carrier fitted to the transom but this can be removed if you prefer a clear cockpit and the mast is easy to lower to negotiate obstacles. Theres no shower inside but a transom-mounted unit provides a wash facility without the hassle of pumping waste water out of the boat. Dorset (United Kingdom) 26.153 MacGregor Venture 25 1978. MacGregor replaced the older versions daggerboard with the swing centerboard and introduced other smaller changes in the boats design. A new boat, loaded, was around $35,000 in 2013 when they stopped producing them, but now used M 26M's can be found for $20K or less. Thanks! . This model has a redesigned steering pedestal and helm . It is a popular design with many features to accommodate the wishes of a broad range of boating aficionados. 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