Macgregor 26 M
Description
The MacGregor 26 is a trailerable fiberglass sailboat designed by Roger MacGregor and built by MacGregor Yacht Corporation in Costa Mesa, California, with three distinct versions produced from 1986 to 2013: the 26S (1986–1995), 26D (1987–1990), and 26M (1996–2013). Marketed as a hybrid "sailboat-motorsailer," it combines sailing with powerboating capabilities, using a water-ballast system (filled for sailing stability, drained for trailering) and a swing or daggerboard keel for shallow-water access. Known for its affordability and versatility, it sold over 38,000 units, earning a cult following among budget sailors for coastal cruising, lake sailing, and occasional club racing. The 26M, the most popular variant, introduced a rotating mast and optional 50–70 hp outboard for planning speeds up to 22 knots.
Construction Details
| Designer | George MacGregor |
|---|---|
| Builder | MacGregor Yacht Corporation |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 23.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.920 ft |
| Displacement | 2100 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.67 ft |
| p | 27.42 ft |
| e | 10.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft | 9.67 ft | 27.42 ft | 10.42 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.42 ft - (8358 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.42 ft - (3176 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.73 ft - (8757 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.99 ft - (8836 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 146.67 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.25 ft - (7696 mm) |
| Foot | 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | 21.33 ft - (6501 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 97.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.44 ft - (2877 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.82 ° |
| Area | * 119.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.42 ft - (7748 mm) |
| Foot | 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Leech | 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.22 ft - (2810 mm) |
| Area | * 117.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | 21.92 ft - (6681 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 106.51 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.3 ft - (3139 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.6 ° |
| Area | * 128.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 23.167 ft - (7061 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.26 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.53 ft - (4429 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.63 ° |
| Area | * 179.78 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 322 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 10.94 ft - (3335 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.05 ft - (3063 mm) |
| Leech | * 9.11 ft - (2777 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 9.11 ft - (2777 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 43 ft² |
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