Macgregor 26 S
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 | 25.830 ft |
| LOA | 25.820 ft |
| LWL | 23.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.820 ft |
| Displacement | 2850 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.330 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 22 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.67 ft |
| p | 25.17 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 ft | 9.67 ft | 25.17 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.17 ft - (7672 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.63 ft - (8117 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 26.84 ft - (8181 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 133.07 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.25 ft - (6782 mm) |
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 18.67 ft - (5691 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 86.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.33 ft - (2539 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.91 ° |
| Area | * 92.62 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 105.48 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.2 ft - (3109 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.04 ° |
| Area | * 110.95 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.38 ft - (4993 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.01 ft - (6404 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 165.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 288 ft² |
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