Quick, stable and responsive, the MacGregor 26 is the fastest of the trailerable cruising sailboats. It offers high-speed powering without compromising sailing performance. Have the peace and quiet of sailing, or the fun of powering around at a good clip over 20 mph. Its high-speed under power opens up cruising waters that are out of reach for a conventional sailboat. The MacGregor 26 is also trailer-able making still more waterways accessible.
The cabin offers standing headroom and comfortable accommodations for family cruising.
Fully enclosed head compartment.
The galley has a sink, counter and space for a 2-burner stove. There is a large storage cabinet below the galley and compartments designed for small items (plates, silverware, bottles, etc.) on its forward face. There is room for a 48-qt. removable ice chest under the rear dinette seat.
Five can be seated around the table.
A foredeck hatch provides lots of ventilation.
A full double berth is at the forward end of the cabin.
The large dinette is raised for a view out of all the windows when seated. The table has a clear, protected inset for a chart of your sailing area. There are storage compartments under every seat and berth. The table lowers to convert the dinette into a double berth. The front seat-back lifts out to create an uninterrupted sleeping area that is 13 ft. long.
In the stern the rear berth is as large as a king-sized bed (7 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. 3 in.) with full sitting headroom over a large area. There is a small storage area under this berth.
The 26 will sleep six. The cockpit seats are over 6 feet long.
She has wheel steering. The steering seat combines security with the convenience of a walkthrough transom.
The long, deep centerboard keeps the boat from side slipping when sailing into the wind. The centerboard, like the twin rudders, pivots and will kick up if it hits an obstruction. This allows the boat to be beached without risk of damage to the board or its attachments.
