Maximum beam of Mac 26X
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Bill Fowlie
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Maximum beam of Mac 26X
Can any Mac 26X owners tell me what the exact maximum beam of their boat is? I'm planning to come to the US to purchase a Mac 26X and want to know if it will fit into a standard 40' seatainer - these are 7' 8" wide.
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Tom Root
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Bill,
The boat itself is 7' 10", and Macgregor has shipped these boats all over the globe in containers, possibly some chocking on an angle is involved, perhaps? There are even a few folks on here who may respond to your question, as they have accomplished this task! You also have to remove the axle and fenders of course, and reweld them when you get it to your final destination.
Here's some specs, and check out some of the other sites in the links also! http://www.always-online.com/hardtlefam ... m26x_2.jpg
The boat itself is 7' 10", and Macgregor has shipped these boats all over the globe in containers, possibly some chocking on an angle is involved, perhaps? There are even a few folks on here who may respond to your question, as they have accomplished this task! You also have to remove the axle and fenders of course, and reweld them when you get it to your final destination.
Here's some specs, and check out some of the other sites in the links also! http://www.always-online.com/hardtlefam ... m26x_2.jpg
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Frank C
Herman Wadler has many of the Mac stats on his website, Wadler Org.
The hull and sail dimensions of all Macgregor boats are listed there, though the beam shown there is one inch wider (7' 11"). I didn't realize till looking there today that the 26M has slightly narrower beam (by 2 inches). I recall reading elsewhere about chocking the boat at an angle for shipping.
The hull and sail dimensions of all Macgregor boats are listed there, though the beam shown there is one inch wider (7' 11"). I didn't realize till looking there today that the 26M has slightly narrower beam (by 2 inches). I recall reading elsewhere about chocking the boat at an angle for shipping.
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Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL
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Bill Fowlie
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Mac 26X Beam
From the replys so far it would seem that shipping a 26X in a container may have some problems. The boats slab sided shape would not easily lend itself to gaining width advantage with chocking one side up. The MacGregor web site shows 26Ms on trailers being transported by rail in 48' containers, perhaps these containers are wider than the normal 40'seatainer?
Are there any members out there that have shipped a Mac26X in a standard 40' container? If so what is involved and does the trailer have to be modified as Tom suggests?
Are there any members out there that have shipped a Mac26X in a standard 40' container? If so what is involved and does the trailer have to be modified as Tom suggests?
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Pouw Geuzebroek
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Bill, the 26X will fit a 40' container. MacGregor uses these same containers. See the bottom of the link from their website. http://www.macgregor26.com/shipping.htm
But would it not be simpler to buy your MacGregor from an Australian dealer. I am not sure if you get any waranty when buying it in the US
See this statement http://www.macgregor26.com/exporting.htm
But would it not be simpler to buy your MacGregor from an Australian dealer. I am not sure if you get any waranty when buying it in the US
See this statement http://www.macgregor26.com/exporting.htm
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Bill Fowlie
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Pouw,
I'm looking at buying a 26X or M from the States for 2 reasons.
1. There is a far greater selection of used boats to choose from. At this point in time there are probably only 4 boats for sale in Australia that I know of and these are on the East coast.
2. Even with the cost of shipping and travel to the US it's still cheaper to go through the exercise. Plus I get to have a holiday in the US and hopefully meet some Mac 26 sailors!
My only problem is how am I going to get the yacht into the container easily? Perhaps someone in the Netherlands may have shipped a 26X from the States and could advise me.
Bill
I'm looking at buying a 26X or M from the States for 2 reasons.
1. There is a far greater selection of used boats to choose from. At this point in time there are probably only 4 boats for sale in Australia that I know of and these are on the East coast.
2. Even with the cost of shipping and travel to the US it's still cheaper to go through the exercise. Plus I get to have a holiday in the US and hopefully meet some Mac 26 sailors!
My only problem is how am I going to get the yacht into the container easily? Perhaps someone in the Netherlands may have shipped a 26X from the States and could advise me.
Bill
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Pouw Geuzebroek
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Hi Bill, I only know that MacGregor drives them in on the trailer, they just fit in that standard 40' one. Then it is a matter of securing it by stowing it with wooden blocks. May be you should talk to the MacGregor stowing people that prepair new Macs for shipment oversees.
Try sharp marine they are the official international distributor for MacGregors
http://www.macgregorexport.com/contactus.htm
Try sharp marine they are the official international distributor for MacGregors
http://www.macgregorexport.com/contactus.htm