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26 classic vs. an X or M?
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TexasDan40
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Sugar Bear
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Re: 26 classic vs. an X or M?
Looks like a lot of fun. This has been a very good discuscion, a lot of very good advice. -
Ric K
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- Location: San Marcos CA, '02 X, "BUENA SUERTE". 60 HP Mercury
Re: 26 classic vs. an X or M?
I owned a 26D for 8 years, rigged it for cruising...Autopilot, GPS, 16 gallon fuel tank, traveller, custom sails and rudder etc.
I've had my '02 since '04, also highly modified for cruising. The D is a good performing day sailer. The is a slower sailer by 1 to 1.5 knots depending on point of sail and conditions, however the is a more comfortable and versatile boat. From Oceanside CA to Catalina is 50 nautical miles powering into the wind it was 8+ hrs in the D compared to 3 hrs 15 min in the ( I miss the sailing speed of the D for the way back ).
When factoring towing weight for a Mac D or S, allow for the 1200 lbs of ballast weight at the launch ramp that you will have to pull out of the water. The and 
ballast can be emptied before the boat is retrieved. I blew a cluch on my V6 Nissan truck pulling my D out of the water. I still use that old truck to pull my out othe water, I just wait for high tide and pray. 
I've had my '02
since '04, also highly modified for cruising. The D is a good performing day sailer. The is a slower sailer by 1 to 1.5 knots depending on point of sail and conditions, however the is a more comfortable and versatile boat. From Oceanside CA to Catalina is 50 nautical miles powering into the wind it was 8+ hrs in the D compared to 3 hrs 15 min in the ( I miss the sailing speed of the D for the way back ).When factoring towing weight for a Mac D or S, allow for the 1200 lbs of ballast weight at the launch ramp that you will have to pull out of the water. The
and ballast can be emptied before the boat is retrieved. I blew a cluch on my V6 Nissan truck pulling my D out of the water. I still use that old truck to pull my out othe water, I just wait for high tide and pray.