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Can This Get Any Better? (26' Boat + 8' Inflatable Dock)
30. august 2026 · 24 min · 10K visninger · Lake Champlain
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A MacGregor 26X sailboat explores the coves and inlets of Lake Champlain while towing an 8-foot inflatable dock.0:11 The owner tests the boat’s shallow-water capabilities by navigating narrow, shallow channels where the centerboard and rudder automatically retract upon contact with the bottom.15:54 During the trip, the vessel maintains speeds of approximately 4 knots under jib alone while towing the inflatable, which is secured to the transom with bungee cords to manage movement during acceleration and planing.14:14 The crew practices basic sailing maneuvers, including jib handling and upwind tacking, while navigating around Barn Rock and the Palisades.21:48 The boat’s design allows for beaching or anchoring near rocky shorelines, providing direct access to land.4:49 The trip concludes with foraging for blackcaps near a local resort marina.20:48 The MacGregor 26X demonstrates effective shallow-water navigation and versatility for coastal cruising despite its reputation as a hybrid power-sailor.
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