I have been monitoring your very informative chat group for some time. I really enjoy the talks. I sold my 26X Macgregor 1995 for the money I paid 5 years ago. I really enjoyed this boat on the 120 km long British Columbia lake Okanagan. It was good to learn on. I now fell in love with a 1985 Mirage 25'X9'6" 4400# fixed keel. 7.5 hp single yanmar and lots of sails-in nice condition. The fixed keel boat does not heel nearly as much as the Macgregor--the lower ballast makes so much difference. thanks again for letting me be a part of the chat line--jorgen hansen[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]