Seller's Description
The versatility of this MacGregor 26M has allowed us to enjoy many adventures; from 3 day stays on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, spending weeks on Flaming Gorge in Wyoming/Utah and our first leg (30 days) of the American Great Loop (AGL) from Hammond, ID to Mobile, AL. We hate to give it up but need to for health reasons. At a length of 25 10 and a draft of only 12 (with motor up), we enjoyed being anchored where few boats may be found. We found both the length and shallower draft to be an advantage while doing the AGL. Most marinas charge by the foot. We have always been able to find and fit into smaller slips. The boat is easily maneuvered into slips or docks at marinas. There are many upgrades on this boat. This boat has the BWY Lake & Day Sailing and Coastal Cursing packages. It has a Lone Star drum winch and a swinging companionway ladder. With a larger fresh water bladder, solar, and a 5 gallon port-a-potty, longer stays in beautiful, more isolated places, are possible. Being anchored by creeks coming off the mountains is so calming. Morning breakfast of bacon and eggs on the water or grilled steaks for dinner with only natures sounds was always enjoyed. We have memories of playing games or watching movies in the late evenings. With the setup on this boat we were able to take naps or prepare lunch while underway. So, with many fond memories we are ready to pass our boat on to you. May it bless your family too.
Equipment: This 26M includes all the standard factory equipment plus Blue Water Yachts (BWY) Lake & Day sailing AND BWY Coastal Cruising packages which included:
Sails: Main, 100% jib, and spinnaker.
Power: 60HP Suzuki DF60A outboard engine. 12 Gal Fuel Tanks (2) - With a total of 24 Gallons of fuel, you can get over 100 miles range at high speed cruise, and up to 200 miles range at lower speeds.
RIGGING: BWY EZ mainsail handling with masthead topping lift, upgraded ball bearing mast base with block holes, roller furling system for jib, all sheets and halyards led to cockpit, masthead wind indicator, mast raising system, custom outhaul, single line reefing, boom vang, SS babystays, custom quick rigging hardware, jib/genoa sliding car blocks (4), sliding tack cleats (2), rudder quick release cam cleat (2), spinnaker bowsprit.
NAVIGATION/COMMUNICATION: Garmin 7607 Chartplotter, Compass, Standard Horizon GX2150 Matrix AIS radio with second RAM3 remote at helm.
ELECTRICAL: 2 batteries, single engine battery, battery charger, 30 amp shore power system with standard GFCI outlets, 30 amp shore power cord, Naxa 12 volt TV w/DVD and remote, AM/FM/MP3/CD marine stereo with remote, 12V acc plug, 12 volt circuit panel, 12 volt LED lighting with optional red lighting, 100 W solar panel with MPPT controller.
EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORIES: BWY Custom Steering System, SPT Cabin AC/Heater, Lone Star GX2-HD anchor drum winch with remote, extended anchor roller, Rocna 6 Anchor, microwave, 120 volt hot plate, solar exhaust fan, fuel water separator, AcuRite wireless weather station, Dometic CF50 12 Volt electric cooler, Seaward single burner butane stove, Magma propane BBQ, mooring and docking equipment, 30 gal pressurized fresh water bladder with inline filter, transom shower.
INTERIOR: 5 gal recessed Dometic porta potty, BWY folding dinette table, Carpet, Window Shades, original cushions with covers, multiple baskets and shelves.
Exterior: BWY Full Canvas Cockpit Enclosure, BWY custom stainless steel swim ladder, mainsail cover, sun cover for jib, BWY custom stern rail seats with cushions and backrest, cockpit cushions, cockpit table, drink holders (3) - convertible to double, transom filler, BWY custom striping, antifouling bottom paint, Keelguard keel protector.
SAFETY: Fire and CO detectors, fire extinguisher, life vests, steering pedestal grab handle, companionway grab handles, upgraded lifelines with pelican hooks, flares, whistle, USCG distress flag.
TRAILER: MacGregor aluminum deluxe trailer with surge brakes and upgraded galvanized axle. 2 Trailer tie down strap, spare tire mount, bow boarding ladder.
INSTRUCTION: I will provide several hours of instruction at the time of sale.
Specs
- Designer
- Roger MacGregor
- Builder
- Macgregor Yacht Corp
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- ?
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Daggerboard
- Rudder
- ?
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 25′ 11″ / 7.9 m
- Waterline Length
- 23′ 1″ / 7.1 m
- Beam
- 8′ 0″ / 2.4 m
- Draft
- 0′ 11″ / 0.3 m — 0′ 11″ / 0.3 m
- Displacement
- 2,550 lb / 1,157 kg
- Ballast
- 300 lb / 136 kg (Water)
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 300′² / 27.9 m²
- Total Sail Area
- ?
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- ?
- P
- ?
- E
- ?
- Air Draft
- 35′ 0″ / 10.7 m
Foresail
- Sail Area
- ?
- I
- ?
- J
- ?
- Forestay Length
- ?
Auxilary Power
- Make
- ?
- Model
- ?
- HP
- ?
- Fuel Type
- ?
- Fuel Capacity
- 24 gal / 91 l
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- 5 gal / 19 l
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- 2
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
9.8 kn
Classic: 6.45 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
25.7
>20: high performance
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
11.8
<40: less stiff, less powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
91.6
<100: Ultralight
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
10.7
<20: lightweight racing boat
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
2.3
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
Replaces the MACGREGOR 26X. Twin rudders and rotating spar.
As with the previous model, designed for use with a more than ‘auxilary’ sized outboard. Capable of 22 mph under power. Under sail she can carry an additional 1150 lbs. of water ballast.
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