MacGregor purchase opinions / suggestions

[deportes]

Thank's for your replies, I think I should go for a well maintained Macgregor 26S. I agree that it would be cheaper to get one that is in good condition from the start. I have plenty of work to do on the foreclosed house we just bought.

[dlandersson]

When you run out of things to do - I have lots for you around here, too.

Thank's for your replies, I think I should go for a well maintained Macgregor 26S. I agree that it would be cheaper to get one that is in good condition from the start. I have plenty of work to do on the foreclosed house we just bought.

[deportes]

I need to know what is the difference between the 26X and the 26M. I see a 26X for 13900 in sacramento ca. The cheapest one I've seen so far in the area.
It has a 50hp tohatsu, mast raising kit and new bottom paint. What do I need to look for that could be a problem.
Thanks.

[dlandersson]

The will plane slightly better (5% hull V), have a bigger cockpit and slightly more roomy potty. Usually costs less than an ($10+)

Usually has a white hull which tends to be far superior.

The will sail slightly better (15% hull V), bigger cabin and less roomy potty. Usually costs more than an ($19+)

Can have white, blue, black hull.

I need to know what is the difference between the 26X and the 26M. I see a 26X for 13900 in sacramento ca. The cheapest one I've seen so far in the area.
It has a 50hp tohatsu, mast raising kit and new bottom paint. What do I need to look for that could be a problem.
Thanks.

[Cougar]

I need to know what is the difference between the 26X and the 26M. I see a 26X for 13900 in sacramento ca. The cheapest one I've seen so far in the area.
It has a 50hp tohatsu, mast raising kit and new bottom paint. What do I need to look for that could be a problem.
Thanks.

I sailed both and went for the because of the cabin layout. Yes the cabin is a bit larger, but I consider a bench opposite the head pretty useless, unless you're perverted . The cabin layout of the is more practical for that matter. Plus: you can add the forward dinette seat to the front berth if needed. But as always, it's personal and many owners may disagree.

[RobertB]

The bench across from the head is used as the cooler shelf on our

[dlandersson]

LOL - never thought of that.

I need to know what is the difference between the 26X and the 26M. I see a 26X for 13900 in sacramento ca. The cheapest one I've seen so far in the area.
It has a 50hp tohatsu, mast raising kit and new bottom paint. What do I need to look for that could be a problem.
Thanks.

I sailed both and went for the because of the cabin layout. Yes the cabin is a bit larger, but I consider a bench opposite the head pretty useless, unless you're perverted . The cabin layout of the is more practical for that matter. Plus: you can add the forward dinette seat to the front berth if needed. But as always, it's personal and many owners may disagree.

[deportes]

Thanks. I will go for the X, the one I found in Sacramento 1998 has a tohatsu 2 stroke and single axle trailer, the other one 2001 for 14500 has a suzuki four stroke and dual axle galv trailer. Much better buy I think.
Going for the best boat I can afford at the moment.

[Tomfoolery]

Thanks. I will go for the X, the one I found in Sacramento 1998 has a tohatsu 2 stroke and single axle trailer, the other one 2001 for 14500 has a suzuki four stroke and dual axle galv trailer. Much better buy I think.
Going for the best boat I can afford at the moment.

All other things being equal, that's the boat I would be more interested in. Tandem axles tows nicely, and since the original trailer was painted, it's newer. The 4-stroke is likely quieter.

But do look at the sails and rigging, along with the condition of the hull and boards.

Assuming it's all in good condition, that's a pretty decent price, IMO.

Oh, and make sure there are no title issues with either. I jumped through a lot of hoops because the PO was deceased, and DMV didn't know how to handle that. Well, two offices didn't know how to handle it, but on the advice of a boat broker I know, I went to another one, who told me it was no problem because there were two names on the documents without the word "and", so either one could sell them. I was out of there with all documents in order in five minutes.

[deportes]

I just bought a 1992 26s, 3500.00 now i can start learning how to sail!
It comes with a 2006 honda 15hp 4 stroke. everything is in ok condition, sure there is a few things that could be tinkered with. Thanks for your responses. We will start with this older one and maybe move to the X in a couple of years.

[dlandersson]

Give ya $3600 for it - instant profit.

I just bought a 1992 26s, 3500.00 now i can start learning how to sail!
It comes with a 2006 honda 15hp 4 stroke. everything is in ok condition, sure there is a few things that could be tinkered with. Thanks for your responses. We will start with this older one and maybe move to the X in a couple of years.

[deportes]

No thanks, it's a 1994 not a 1992. Should be more than 100.00

[Tenacious]

I just bought a 1992 26s, 3500.00 now i can start learning how to sail!
It comes with a 2006 honda 15hp 4 stroke. everything is in ok condition, sure there is a few things that could be tinkered with. Thanks for your responses. We will start with this older one and maybe move to the X in a couple of years.

Congratulations! Do you have any pictures?

[dlandersson]

$3700?

No thanks, it's a 1994 not a 1992. Should be more than 100.00

[deportes]

Went sailing yesterday to test the mac26s and it sailed great, I have no idea how to sail but it moved under wind power.
That's a start! 70 deg on the water in clearlake ca. little wind but great for learning the ins and outs of the 26S
Is the sail on a mac 24 the same size as the 26 S?