Does the MacGregor 26 have a keel?
The MacGregor 26 is a small recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with models designed for sailing and motor-sailing. It has a fractional sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a centerboard or daggerboard keel, depending on the model, with flooding water ballast.
Does MacGregor still make boats?
founder Roger MacGregor has ceased production of the craft and has turned his attention to the construction of custom-built 70-foot MacGregors. The last MacGregor 26 came off the production line on April 24, signifying the end of an era for the best-selling sailboat.
What makes a 26m MacGregor so special?
This 26M MacGregor provides full standing headroom in a cabin that sleeps six in two double and two single berths. The deck has a walk through transom and a walk-around binnacle for the wheel steering and engine controls. Under engine power, with the dagger board, up you can reach shallow draft areas where other sailors don’t dare to go.
Is the MacGregor 26 a cheap boat?
The scoffers believe there is no price point that will ever tempt them into stepping foot on a MacGregor 26. 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.
Can you adjust the keel on a MacGregor 26D?
An earlier model, called the MACGREGOR 26D was similar but with a (vertically) lifting keel. (also with water ballast = reduced weight for trailering. Not to be adjusted while sailing). Thanks to a number of Macgregor owners for providing corrections and updated images.
When did the MacGregor 26D come out?
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.