I often see one on Lake Washington, and last Saturday this boat sped across the lake with a steerer in the back and children and adults on the bow to keep it down.must have been a 50 hp model. by yukonbob Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:34 pm, Return to MacGregor Powersailor Discussion, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, A forum for discussing topics relating to MacGregor Powersailor Sailboats. Planing powerboat hull reduces potential sailing performance. by Divecoz Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:56 pm, Post They just dropped the main and took off to beat the rain and get home for dinner. The 26M has rudder recesses as well. There is also a double berth forward. Surfaces gleam, joints are perfect and everything fits precisely. The Tattoo 26 Picks Up Where the Popular MacGregor Left Off, "Rhonda was a great help throughout the sale of my Whaler and answered any and all questions along the way.". Building on the history of the MacGregor 26 powersailer, the most successful trailerable cruising boats of the last 2 decades, the Tattoo 26 was built during 2013 and 2014. However, an SUV can do the job much better. Also, comment on which is better, the 26X or 26M?This will be my first time to own a sailboat, so your opinions really count to me. No structured bulkheads to take rigging loads in heavy conditions, Heavy in the end because of the long water ballast tank, Plywood deck core prone to water absorption than balsa wood. We have reduced the size of the stripes on the deck. 1100 lbs dry and 2600 with ballast filled. The dealer price frequently includes tax. It can travel on the water at a fast clip of 22 miles per hour. On haul out, this valve is again opened to drain the water. Its accommodation is so spacious and well laid-out that it would make a very acceptable caravan. More than a few owners have gotten the sailing bug because they could afford it and then moved towards boats that were designed expressly for sailing. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. by Mac19sailor Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:56 pm, Post with the engine, without water ballast, 2,626 without engine and water ballast. This makes it easy for the captain/pilot to have a complete view of the whole cabin. The Tattoo rudder recesses look to be unchanged from the Mac. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You need to steer a sailboat from the helm so you wont miss any of the action. We have modified the helmsmans seat both to strengthen it and make access easier. We say live and let live. Odin 820. MacGregor Macgregor 26m Sl Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, Groot-Britanni 2004 22.144 Verkoper Essex - Clarke & Carter 20 Contact +44 (0)1621 785600 MacGregor Mac Gregor 26X carnon plage, Hrault, Frankrijk 1999 19.900 Verkoper YACHTING DIRECT 29 Contact 06 76 47 10 05 MacGregor Macgregor 26m Sl Poole, Dorset, Groot-Britanni 2011 26.119 The high freeboard means no issues with water coming in from the bows and we were able to push her hard into turns without a problem. However, she heeled over comfortably, with the water ballast system providing plenty of self-righting capability. very easy to trailer. Would be handy - I'm running a Nissan 70 on a 26M and the motor head hits the bottom of the captain's seat when it's fully raised. The 26M had the ability to mount up to a 60 horsepower (45 kW) outboard motor. This is a 150% Genoa, the only size sail bigger than a standard jib that works properly on the MacGregor 26. The first boat was a small catamaran, but the product line consisted mainly of small, trailerable sailing yachts, from a 15-foot (4.6 m) catamaran to 17-foot (5.2 m) pocket cruisers, up to 26-foot water ballasted trailerable sizes. Selling and servicing Roger MacGregor designed boats since 1977. A stainless wheel controls both the twin rudders and the outboard motor. The standard trailer has a galvanized tongue and wheels. A newly designed central steering pedestal and raised helm seat in the middle of the cockpit enables the skipper to see over the cabin roof. The M has a more voluminous interior to compensate. Dec 21, 2007. Website: www.supersail.com. Set into the pedestal are Yamaha digital gauges, although there is just space to install a set of sailing gauges. and pull the waterskier around the lake. He enabled the sailboat to accommodate a bigger engine making the 26X a powerboat instead of just being a classic sailboat. Tattoo in more recent times have evolved to be a re-gathering of our warriors back to the base and get ready. . A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. This makes it slightly disconcerting for anyone accustomed to runabouts as the boat rolls on turns or in a side swell. We will notify you by email every time a new article has been published to the blog. 23,000 * 8 m / 2011. However, some terms are not always as mainstream for the average sailor. Monthly Update: The Rest of the Industry Can't Keep Up with POP Yachts, POP Yachts Outperforms the Industry Yet Again, July Boat Sales Hit Rough Seas, but it's Smooth Sailing at POP. The Macgregor 26M is a high powered sailboat that can be driven at 15 knots plus with its 50HP Yamaha outboard without compromising its sailing performance!. The daggerboard lifts completely flush with the hull, leaving no appendage to cause unnecessary drag. The notion that "the interior design is what sells a boat" (rather than superior engineering) is a notion Macgregor Yachts did not subscribe to with the Mac26x. I did just find a Hunter 25, and Hunter 22. What, youre supposed to wear clothes when your on your boat ??. Average Boat Speeds: Sailboat, Pontoon, & Cruiser. It wasn't until I had a job and a few responsibilities that I was able to take the plunge and buy a Catalina 27. Sounds like cosmetic changes that portray the feminine touch. Simply fill in the Find a Dealer form and we will provide you with shipping information to your specified area. Compared to the Mac, the Hunter seems HUGE on it's trailer - it is wider and sits a lot higher, and by his report is very unstable on the road. The X does indeed have a bigger cockpit, I have sat in each side by side to confirm this. Sail Area/Displacement [New and Used Jet Ski Prices], Kayaking in Ohio [Best 13 Places to Kayak in Ohio], Sit-In vs Sit-On Kayak [Difference Between Sit-On-Top vs Sit-In Kayaks]. The mast sits in a tabernacle and can be raised or lowered single-handedly using a short winch pole. 2015 Tattoo 26 (Follow on to the popular MacGregor 26M) produced in Stuart Florida by Roger MacGregor's family. That will give you a maximum range of 283 miles if you will go cruising at 6 mph. Wanted: Macgregor 26 foot Sailboat. MacGregor Macgregor 26m Sl. The entire interior space is made from fiberglass, which is very easy to clean. The Sailing Terms You Didn't Know That You Didn't Know, Is sailing a foreign language to you? Posted by Laura MacGregor Sharp on October 9, 2013 in Featured, News . This is considerably less than many sailboats of its class and size. A ladder attached to the winch post at the front of the trailer allows you to clamber on board while keeping your feet dry a nice touch. The MacGregor 26 is a water-ballasted, trailable coastal cruiser, party barge, ski boat, floating home, and powerboat all rolled into one hull. That is fast enough to tow a skier. It also needs a bigger tow vehicle since it is heavier. Dorset (United Kingdom) 26.153 MacGregor Venture 25 1978. So you are better than a TP52! At only 26 feet, this sailboat is easy to rig and to sail. Why would you end such a successful run? It is also a water-ballasted trailer sailboat. This sailboat is capable of cruising at 22 miles per hour. No, because boats built for the North America market do not comply with CE requirements. There are likely "strict operating instructions" for those models. The bulkheads are now bamboo rather than mahogany finish. Boats like the Hunter 260, which competes with MacGregor Yachts latest 26 footer, are meant to attract purchasers that are new to boating. Knowing their customer base, Tattoo Dealers will frequently add the options they know are needed for the local conditions. But for the 26x, this model was designed to be sailed as a non-ballasted sailboat. The cabin also has large sofa seats. I don't think I'm so keen about the black stripe removal. Here are 4 apps for that! YouTube moment? I didn't know, Learn the fundamentals of sailing and prepare for your on-the-water lessons. Despite our best efforts, occasionally, errors resulting from typos, inaccurate detail information or technical errors may occur. A small family can bed down in this boat without converting any other living space inside. The headsail is roller-furling. MacGregor has also built a 36-foot (11 m) catamaran, and a 65-foot (20 m) yacht. Would be handy - I'm running a Nissan 70 on a 26M and the motor head hits the bottom of the captain's seat when it's fully raised. Instead of chugging with the diesel at 4 knots, the Macgregor 26M speeds along at 22 mph. This lends to the impression of a large interior. Some or all of following items will increase the price of the boat: OPTION PACKAGES Many dealers offer a package that includes rigging and commissioning, and options that may also include the outboard, which in itself substantially increases the price of the boat. We didnt bother to drop the mast but it would make sense to drop it for extended motoring. A forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. It was replaced in production by the dual-rudder MacGregor 26M in 2003. Differences in MacGregor 26 Models The MacGregor 26D (daggerboard), built from about 1986 to 1990, introduced water ballast to replace the weighted keel. Your Day Of Boating May Be Longer Than You Think! This boat is equipped with a rigging system that will help you rig the boat in just 15 minutes. by andarlite Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:51 pm, Post POP Yachts Makes Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest Growing Companies. So, lets get down to it. If you want to buy tarps and a dowel at Home Depot and fasten them to a canoe, thats cool with us as long as its safe. The 26m has a smaller water ballast tank and 300 pounds of solid ballast. It congers up images in my mind of an old retired guy.but that's another story. $35900.00, 5139841907 2013 Tattoo Yachts Sailboat 26' $40,500 Miami, Florida Year 2013 We do not sell or recommend in-between sails such as a 125% or 130% Genoa. love the boat, i just made it a little more single handed friendly like running all lines to the cockpit and a few minor things. Print a Price Sheet. 2012 Macgregor Boat Specifications Overall length: 25.82ft (7.87m) Waterline length: 23.00ft (7.01m) Draft - swing keel down: 5.50ft (1.68m) Draft - swing keel up: 0.75ft (0.23m) Mast height (above deck): 28ft (8.5m) Mast height (above water line): approx 36ft (11m) Boat height (mast folded): Approx 11ft (3.4m) Displacement: 2,250lbs (1,021kg) Breakwater Yacht Sales. A ladder attached to the winch post at the front of the trailer allows you to clamber on board while keeping your feet dry - a nice touch. WIN!!! Report Ad. Will you be storing it mast up at the marina or taking it home? i leave it in the water all season but towed it with my VW Tiguan when i hauled it for the hurricane. MacGregor Yachts USA stopped building the 26M (the last in the 26 series) in March 2013.Tattoo Yachts, a new company founded by Roger MacGregor's daughter Laura and her husband Paul Sharp, took the moulds and started producing the Tattoo 26.This is essentially a 26M but with some changes of trim and small updates of standard equipment and fittings. MacGregor 26M 2011. A full-size sedan can tow the MacGregor 26 sailboat and its trailer. Laura is the daughter of Roger MacGregor, designer and builder of the MacGregor 26. This is another area where new MacGregor boat owners rejoice and critics scoff. May Boat Sales on a Major Upswing for POP Yachts, That Is, POP Yachts Funds Clean-up of 500 Pounds of Ocean Garbage, POP Yachts Makes Donation Commitment to Make-A-Wish, POP Yachts Receives Top Honor at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Event. Its really more of a powerboat blueprint but the boat does have some innovative elements like, for instance, a water ballast system that compensates for the lack of a keel, a rigging system that helps get the boat rigged in around 15-minutes, a rotating mast and a sliding galley that provides for accommodating more passengers. The Tattoo 26 is now on a continent near you! We also break the upper stripe between the side and front windows. It's position is required by the hull design to be there, and it forms the basis of all of the other interior decisions on the M: Welcome aboard I am just having a little fun with you. That (above) is the least important criteria for selection. If you have a little more to spend a Bene 235 is not a bad little boat. The blue is a dark navy and the white is warmer than MacGregor white. He started to build boats in 1967. Thats an effective range under power of about 100 nautical miles but unlike a pure powerboat the actual range is almost limitless under sail. The steering wheel is mounted on a pedestal while the helm seat is slightly raised. Top 10 Choices for Boaters. how did it find its way here?? Heading out on the water? She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com. self guided duck hunts in stuttgart arkansas Depending on the boat model, square tube pontoon and stainless steel frames may also be offered. A deep daggerboard controlled by a line in the cockpit keeps her tracking straight, while the rudders use a kick-up design to avoid damage. sort-by Price: Low to High 2006 MacGregor 26 $29,950 Loomis, CA 95650 NorCal Boatmax 1984 Nonsuch 26 $34,900 San Diego, CA 92106 Offered By: Yachtfinders Windseakers Contact Below are a few similar boat listings we think you might like. The table is molded fiberglass that incorporates storage. This boat is easy to rig and sail. It is the best-selling cruising sailboat in the world. Perimeter of cover is finished with polyethylene binding and non rusting tarp tabs (approx. But it costs more than $10,000 of the price of a MacGregor 26. North America specification boats cannot be shipped into Europe. Inside the Tattoo theres an astonishing amount of space, with six full-length berths and standing headroom in the lounge area. The steering pedestal has been redesigned. 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