I have for your purchasing pleasure a 1994 MacGregor 19 for $6,500. It was the precursor to the MacGregor 26X and 26M. This is the boat you've been waiting for (translation - the one your wife will actually be willing to go out on). It is easily trailered to the sailing destination of choice, because it has a water ballast that can be emptied to cut down on weight. This also allows it to plane like a power boat when you use it's 40hp outboard engine. Fill up the ballast and put down the swing keel, and you have a capable sailboat. With the keel up, you can run right up on the beach (try that with traditional sailboats and you'll regret it). For safety, it has foam in the hull to make it float, even if it gets filled with water. The cabin has four berths and an enclosed head; I have made great memories camping on it with my wife and three small children multiple times. You won't find another boat this length and price with such nice accommodations and interior space.
Specifications:
Length - 18'10"
Beam - 7'5"
Dry boat weight - 1250 lbs
Water ballast - 800 lbs
Dry boat and trailer - 1630 lbs
Draft (board up, rudder up) - 9"
Draft (board down) - 5'1"
Included:
4 sails in good condition - Main, Genoa, Jib, and Spinnaker
40hp Evinrude 2-stroke, electric start, outboard engine
New depth finder
Bottom painted with antifouling paint in Oct 2015
Two new batteries, one for starting the engine, one for electronics
New electric panel and 12V power outlet
Enclosed head with porta potti
Sink with hand pump faucet
Sleeping space for four adults (or a couple adults and several children/grandchildren)
Table that can be stored out of the way
Swing keel
Water ballast
Trailer with LED submersible lights
All rigging, fenders, extra rope, etc.
2 life jackets
VHF Radio with whip antennae
Danforth anchor with rode
This boat is turn key and ready to sail (or motor) into the sunset. I am the third owner and am only selling to get a larger boat. Please call or text me for more details or pictures at 601-916-0789, or email me at spwhitfield@gmail.com. Don't let this one be the one that got away!
