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Hate it or Love it, MacGregor Sailboats - Episode 116 - Lady K Sailing
14 de diciembre de 2020 · 9 min · 133K vistas
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MacGregor Yachts, founded by Roger MacGregor in the 1960s, built its reputation on trailerable sailboats designed for ease of use and affordability.2:10 The company’s most controversial model, the MacGregor 26, utilizes a planing hull similar to a powerboat, allowing it to reach speeds of 20 knots with a 50- to 70-horsepower outboard motor.5:50 To maintain stability without a traditional heavy keel, the design incorporates water ballast tanks that hold 1,500 pounds of water below the waterline while sailing, which can be drained for trailering or high-speed motoring.7:02 While traditional sailors often criticize the MacGregor 26 for its mediocre sailing performance and unconventional construction, the boat’s shallow draft allows for beaching and provides an accessible entry point for new sailors.7:53 The company also produced a 65-foot yacht, the M65, which offered a larger, more luxurious layout but faced criticism for its fit and finish.3:46 Ultimately, the MacGregor 26 serves as a functional hybrid that lowers the barrier to entry for those seeking a weekend cruiser.
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