Perhaps a 50 would meet my needs after all...sorry if I was misinformed about the subject. Happy sailing.

Thanks to all for the followup ; I had seen many of these comments in my search through the archives. Bottom line is, every time I call an insurance underwriter...same result, no sale. When I was shopping last year, I had gotten a quote from Boat US on a 26M with 60 HP; they quoted it allright; when...

Well...I'll give it a rest for now, we'll see what the new year brings. Thanks for the comments and happy holidays!

Appreciate the input, Divecoz. My thought is not to make the boat go faster; when motoring around by myself a 50 would be fine; but I have a big family and with a heavy load perhaps a 60 ETEC or 70 Suzuki would get the boat on plane rather than wallowing along at WOT with a 50. I also find the argum...

Well...I find myself in an area where the Macgregor dealers do not install motors; while I could live with a 50 HP, I am pretty sure something in the 60 - 90 HP range would better fit my expectations. The transom reinforcement is not a concern; but if I have a >50 HP installed by other than Macgrego...

At the risk of starting a firestorm of controversy...does Macgregor publish a list of dealers 'approved' to install >50 HP motors? I am aware of BWY, are they the only authorized dealer allowed to install >50 HP motors? Does anyone know of a midwest dealer that is so authorized? Also, how do you big...

Can someone please let me know what the max HP motor would be for a 26S w tiller - mid 1990s version? Thank you (and happy holidays!)

I have had concerns about the nauseating fumes that permeate the cockpit from 2 stroke ETEC engines at low speeds; have you any thoughts as an ETEC owner; do you notice exhaust fumes in the cockpit or cabin?