Macgregor 26 X
Description
The MacGregor 26X is a trailerable fiberglass hybrid sailboat and powerboat designed by Roger MacGregor and built by MacGregor Yacht Corporation in Costa Mesa, California, from 1996 to 2003. As a successor to the MacGregor 26S and 26D, the 26X introduced a revolutionary "sailboat-motorsailer" concept, combining sailing performance with high-speed powerboating capabilities (up to 24 knots with a 50 hp outboard). It uses a water-ballast system (1,400 lb when filled, drained for trailering) and a daggerboard for shallow-water access, making it versatile for coastal cruising, lake sailing, or family outings. With over 5,000 units sold, it’s celebrated for its affordability, spacious interior (6' headroom), and ease of trailering, though critics note its lightweight construction can feel tender in heavy seas without ballast. The 26X was replaced by the MacGregor 26M (2003–2013), which added a rotating mast.
Construction Details
| Designer | George MacGregor |
|---|---|
| Builder | MacGregor Yacht Corporation |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.820 ft |
| LWL | 23.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.830 ft |
| Displacement | 3750 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.750 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.08 ft |
| p | 24.75 ft |
| e | 10.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.75 ft | 10.08 ft | 24.75 ft | 10.42 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.42 ft - (3176 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.31 ft - (8019 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 26.52 ft - (8083 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 132.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.25 ft - (7696 mm) |
| Foot | 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
| Leech | 21.42 ft - (6529 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 91.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.19 ft - (2801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.54 ° |
| Area | * 116 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Foot | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | 21.83 ft - (6654 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.28 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.12 ft - (3389 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.03 ° |
| Area | * 136.19 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.33 ft - (7721 mm) |
| Foot | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 98.58 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.94 ft - (3030 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.06 ° |
| Area | * 125.89 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.38 ft - (6517 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.54 ft - (4127 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.53 ft - (5038 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 103.84 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.47 ft - (3191 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 17.2 ° |
| Area | * 111.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | 16.83 ft - (5130 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.86 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.11 ft - (4606 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 187 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.25 ft - (7696 mm) |
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 145.59 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.68 ft - (4474 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.03 ° |
| Area | * 185.28 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.25 ft - (7696 mm) |
| Foot | 16.75 ft - (5105 mm) |
| Leech | 23.42 ft - (7138 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.46 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.07 ft - (4593 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.75 ° |
| Area | * 190.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.39 ft - (7739 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.06 ft - (5200 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 136.96 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.81 ft - (4209 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.77 ° |
| Area | * 175.35 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 335 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 25.39 ft - (7739 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 392 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 51.67 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.21 ft - (1588 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.72 ° |
| Area | * 35.18 ft² |
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