I own a Mac 26x. Has anyone own both the m26x and the 260? How do they compair performence wise? How the GPS speed pointing high with the 260 with 10-15mph winds?
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Steve
go with the hunter
i have heard from other mcgregor woners that she doesn't sail well. i have read a lot of positive feedback from H26 ownwers here.
i have heard from other mcgregor woners that she doesn't sail well. i have read a lot of positive feedback from H26 ownwers here.
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Calvin
Almost a 260 owner
I have owned a Mac26X, a Catalina 250WB ,and will soon be the owner of a Hunter 260. The 26X will sail OK when the wind is above 8 knots. Otherwise, it tends to drift sideways. We were so surprised the first time we entered a club race with the 26X. I had to use the motor to round the first mark or I would still be there. Everyone else sailed away from us. As far as sailing goes either the Cat or the Hunter win hands down. Of course, there is always that motor... which can get you from point A to B rather quickly. Also the 26X is much lighter and subsequently easier to trailer. The construction values of the 26X are not nearly as high as the Hunter or the Cat. There is soooooo much unfinished fiberglass on the inside. For a sailboat the Hunter would be and is my choice.
I have owned a Mac26X, a Catalina 250WB ,and will soon be the owner of a Hunter 260. The 26X will sail OK when the wind is above 8 knots. Otherwise, it tends to drift sideways. We were so surprised the first time we entered a club race with the 26X. I had to use the motor to round the first mark or I would still be there. Everyone else sailed away from us. As far as sailing goes either the Cat or the Hunter win hands down. Of course, there is always that motor... which can get you from point A to B rather quickly. Also the 26X is much lighter and subsequently easier to trailer. The construction values of the 26X are not nearly as high as the Hunter or the Cat. There is soooooo much unfinished fiberglass on the inside. For a sailboat the Hunter would be and is my choice.
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Crazy Dave Condon
familiar with all three
There is no question hands down that the Hunter 260 will outperform the Mac 26X. Anytime you combine a plainning hull with a displacement hull, you will loose performance particualy on the sail side. One other manufacturer did this in the 70's and it was a bust. Crazy Dave Condon
There is no question hands down that the Hunter 260 will outperform the Mac 26X. Anytime you combine a plainning hull with a displacement hull, you will loose performance particualy on the sail side. One other manufacturer did this in the 70's and it was a bust. Crazy Dave Condon
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Joe R., SV Skooky 3 - Cat 30
My H240
My 240 has no problem out running the Mac. In fact the first time I passed one, I actually thought they were at anchor (but they weren't). Joe
My 240 has no problem out running the Mac. In fact the first time I passed one, I actually thought they were at anchor (but they weren't). Joe
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Guest
Motor That Mac.
Go for the Mac. if you like to motor . I see them motoring more often then sail and sometimes no mast. I have a bad tast for them. Harry P.
Go for the Mac. if you like to motor . I see them motoring more often then sail and sometimes no mast. I have a bad tast for them. Harry P.
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John Kagan
H260 hands down
I originally liked the idea of a motor sailor, but after investigating more, I made the right decision and bought a H260. Crazy Dave helped convince me and I am glad I did. I bought the H260 last November and have had 11 great months of sailing since. If you like sailing, the H260 is the way to go.
I originally liked the idea of a motor sailor, but after investigating more, I made the right decision and bought a H260. Crazy Dave helped convince me and I am glad I did. I bought the H260 last November and have had 11 great months of sailing since. If you like sailing, the H260 is the way to go.
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John Pollitt
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If you spend any time at all inside your boat, Hunter is not only the best choice, it's the ONLY choice. With my H26, I have a cabin at the lake for the price of slip rental, and a darn good sailboat as well !!!! John S/V Icymoon
If you spend any time at all inside your boat, Hunter is not only the best choice, it's the ONLY choice. With my H26, I have a cabin at the lake for the price of slip rental, and a darn good sailboat as well !!!! John S/V Icymoon
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brad
heeling?
My main cocern is over heeling and rounding up into the wind. My Macgregor 26x does it all the time.I'm wondering if the hunter (haveing a water ballast that sits 1 foot deeper and a wider beam, will round up less.
My main cocern is over heeling and rounding up into the wind. My Macgregor 26x does it all the time.I'm wondering if the hunter (haveing a water ballast that sits 1 foot deeper and a wider beam, will round up less.
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Mark
Rounding up
Brad they will all round up. I think our 260 is pretty well set now with rake etc etc but she will still round up if I let go of the tiller. Certainly by getting the rake correct there is less weather helm. Besides I don't think rounding up is such a bad thing.
Brad they will all round up. I think our 260 is pretty well set now with rake etc etc but she will still round up if I let go of the tiller. Certainly by getting the rake correct there is less weather helm. Besides I don't think rounding up is such a bad thing.
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