26M OR 26X

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RON X

HI: I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU ALL THINK IS THE BEST BOAT, BETWEEN 26X AND 26M. THANKS
 
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skeeter

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This topic has been done to death. Answer is there is no right or wrong answer. Do a search on this forum or macgregorsailors.com
 
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ClownPilot

Niether

Actually, I am somewhat swayed on this. I own a MAC25, so I would say a MAC25 RULES!
 
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Macgregor 26S Ga;vestpm. Texas
tiller-to-rudderpost attachment wobble

I am a new owner of a 1994 MacGregor 26D. It is in excellent condition except that the tiller attachment to the rudder post has an undesirable amount of slack, making steering difficult. This is my first sailboat, first boat, in fact, and I have no idea how to begin to fix this. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
 
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Ed

Your answer is price

Ron, Bottom line- Both are great boats. If you can afford $35k, buy an M. If you have $15k, get an X. If you have $5K, get a D or S. All of the Mac's offer lots of sailing and a great deal, plus they trailer well.
 
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Rick

No wrong answer

There is no wrong answer - - - depends upon what you can afford. The M (and there are SOME available used) with the rotating mast and other newer features is easiest to single hand, especially if lines are led aft and it has lazy jacks. Just buy what you can afford and have a great time learning to sail - - - won't take long in ANY Mac! Rick
 
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skeeter

How big is the cabin?

- - They moved the placement of the outboard motor, which added fifteen feet to the cabin space. - - Is that square feet?
 
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no skeeter

The new 26m is secrectly now 41 foot long,,,,,,don't tell anyone,,ok...
 
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Besides

Besides, YouYours paid a gawdawful amount for his M and wants to justify his purchase. :)
 
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Bruce

Thanks for the picture

Thanks for showing us that picture! Sorry - My water skiing picture did not upload correctly.... I have a 70 HP Suzuki with a high thrust prop. What a great motor for the M. Amazingly quiet and yet very powerful. When the wind dies down....and we bring out the skis & tube.... even with a full crew I don't have any problems pulling an adult skier.
 
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