Engineering:MacGregor 26
 MacGregor 26X | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Roger MacGregor |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1986–2013 (all models) |
| No. built | 5000 |
| Builder(s) | MacGregor Yacht Corporation |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 2,250 lb (1,021 kg) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 25.82 ft (7.87 m) |
| LWL | 23.00 ft (7.01 m) |
| Beam | 7.82 ft (2.38 m) |
| Hull draft | 5.50 ft (1.68 m) with the centerboard down |
| Engine type | outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | centerboard |
| Ballast | 1,500 lb (680 kg) of water |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| General | Fractional rigged sloop |
| I (foretriangle height) | 23.00 ft (7.01 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 9.67 ft (2.95 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 25.00 ft (7.62 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 10.38 ft (3.16 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 129.75 sq ft (12.054 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 111.21 sq ft (10.332 m2) |
| Total sail area | 240.96 sq ft (22.386 m2) |
The MacGregor 26 is a family of trailerable, water-ballasted sailboats. The earliest models, the 26D and 26S, were conceived primarily as sailing boats with auxiliary outboard power. Later variants, the 26X and 26M, evolved into hybrid sail–power designs. All versions were designed to be launched, recovered, and towed relatively easily. The rig can be raised single-handed.[1]
Designed by Roger MacGregor and produced by MacGregor Yacht Corporation between 1986 and 2013, it achieved high sales, thanks to its versatility and affordability.[2] It was a development of the MacGregor 25, but instead of a swing keel, it had water ballast and a 600 pound centre board. The newer hybrid model has a hull designed for planing, and can be operated at 20 knots under power.[3]
The fibreglass hull has a through-bolted hull-deck joint.[2] Positive flotation is built into the cabin at the cost of stowage space. There are no side decks.
Variants
| Variant | Years produced | Board type | Ballast type | No. built | Typical engine size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26D[4] | 1986–1989 | Daggerboard | water | ~6,000 (D&S combined) | 8–9.9 hp |
| 26S[5] | 1990–1995 | Centreboard | water | ||
| 26X[6] | 1995–2003 | Centreboard | water | ~5,000 (est.) | up to 50 hp |
| 26M[7] | 2003–2013 | Daggerboard | water + fixed ballast | ~5,000 (est.) |
References
- ↑ "MacGregor 26 Boat Review | Boats Online". https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boat-review/macgregor/sail-monohulls/macgregor-26/15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nicholson, Darrell (1995-08-01). "MacGregor 26" (in en-US). https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/macgregor-26.
- ↑ Staff, Practical Sailor (2025-01-08). "MacGregor 26M Used Boat Review" (in en-US). https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/macgregor-26m-used-boat-review.
- ↑ "MACGREGOR 26D" (in en-US). https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/macgregor-26d/.
- ↑ "MACGREGOR 26S" (in en-US). https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/macgregor-26s/.
- ↑ "MACGREGOR 26X" (in en-US). https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/macgregor-26x/.
- ↑ "MACGREGOR 26M" (in en-US). https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/macgregor-26m/.
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