What do you like about this boat (Mac 25)? Is it easy to trailer? How's the cabin space? Is it weak in the water? Do you regret buying it? What do I need to know?!
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Most enjoyable sailing vessel
I have just sailed my Mac 25 for the first time and it was a breeze!! Though the lack of wind at first made it a slow sail but once the weather turned into a thunder storm. I couldn't have asked for a smoother sailing vessel.
I have just sailed my Mac 25 for the first time and it was a breeze!! Though the lack of wind at first made it a slow sail but once the weather turned into a thunder storm. I couldn't have asked for a smoother sailing vessel.
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David
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I very much enjoy my Mac 25. It's a simple and easy boat to handle. I've thought about changing to a newer boat a couple of times and have decided to stick w/ the Mac 25. It's easy to trailer, sleeps 2-3 comfortably, accomodates 5 to 6 people very comfortably on a day sail.
I very much enjoy my Mac 25. It's a simple and easy boat to handle. I've thought about changing to a newer boat a couple of times and have decided to stick w/ the Mac 25. It's easy to trailer, sleeps 2-3 comfortably, accomodates 5 to 6 people very comfortably on a day sail.
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Marshall_92Mac26S
Trailerability, easy to sail, and comfortable.
Like Dave, I have a 26 (a few years newer than the 25) but many of the same characteristics. Since you're not gettting a lot of response from 25 owners I thought I'd chime in. Trailerability was the biggerst attraction for me. I read and read on the net, periodicals, and books and decided I wanted a MacGregor before I ever went out looking at boats. There's a book titled "Sailing Big on a Small Boat" that is specifically about this size of trailerable sailboats -- I recommend the book highly. It's not specific just to the MacGregor, it talks about Catalinas and Hunters among others. In fact, I think the author sailed a Catalina, but his comments on the MacGregors helped me reach my decision. The bank would have loaned me enough for a new X or M but I decided a 26C was really the way I wanted to go. After about two months and 5 weekend trips where we have overnighted on the boat (once with 6 adults, but usually just my wife and I) I'm very happy with my decision.
Like Dave, I have a 26 (a few years newer than the 25) but many of the same characteristics. Since you're not gettting a lot of response from 25 owners I thought I'd chime in. Trailerability was the biggerst attraction for me. I read and read on the net, periodicals, and books and decided I wanted a MacGregor before I ever went out looking at boats. There's a book titled "Sailing Big on a Small Boat" that is specifically about this size of trailerable sailboats -- I recommend the book highly. It's not specific just to the MacGregor, it talks about Catalinas and Hunters among others. In fact, I think the author sailed a Catalina, but his comments on the MacGregors helped me reach my decision. The bank would have loaned me enough for a new X or M but I decided a 26C was really the way I wanted to go. After about two months and 5 weekend trips where we have overnighted on the boat (once with 6 adults, but usually just my wife and I) I'm very happy with my decision.
I'd have to agree with Marshall....
I have an "89 26D and think she is a fine little boat. Trailorability was also a big concern with me and after watching the promo video that the previous owner loaned me before I bought the boat really helped to sell me on this particular design. I'd fought with the 'extending-rail' design on a girlfriends Catalina 22 one too many times and knew that I didn't want to be doing that all the time. After practicing it a few times, I'd say that getting my Mac on and off the trailer is as easy as my 16' ski boat. It really is a fine bit of engineering. The boat also sails well, is reasonably fast, is comfortable both above and below decks, and let's face it, she's quite a beauty on the water. (I think the 26C models are much nicer looking than the later models, IMHO) When you also factor in the very reasonable price for which they can be had, I'd have to say they are probably one of the best deals around for a boat this size! The only real negatives I've found on these boats are in the areas of 'fit and finish' and, of course, the wiring system. The lack of high grade fit and finish is really a function of the boats relative low cost, and it really isn't BAD, it could just use a little extra time on the assembly floor. Not a big deal, but if you're gonna get picky...As far as the electrical system is concerned, it's a real mess and was the first thing I replaced on the boat. (but hey, I'm an electrician, where else would I have started?) I know some people sort of 'look down' on the Macs, but I think they're a great way to get started in this fine sport! Jeff S/V Katrina Marie
I have an "89 26D and think she is a fine little boat. Trailorability was also a big concern with me and after watching the promo video that the previous owner loaned me before I bought the boat really helped to sell me on this particular design. I'd fought with the 'extending-rail' design on a girlfriends Catalina 22 one too many times and knew that I didn't want to be doing that all the time. After practicing it a few times, I'd say that getting my Mac on and off the trailer is as easy as my 16' ski boat. It really is a fine bit of engineering. The boat also sails well, is reasonably fast, is comfortable both above and below decks, and let's face it, she's quite a beauty on the water. (I think the 26C models are much nicer looking than the later models, IMHO) When you also factor in the very reasonable price for which they can be had, I'd have to say they are probably one of the best deals around for a boat this size! The only real negatives I've found on these boats are in the areas of 'fit and finish' and, of course, the wiring system. The lack of high grade fit and finish is really a function of the boats relative low cost, and it really isn't BAD, it could just use a little extra time on the assembly floor. Not a big deal, but if you're gonna get picky...As far as the electrical system is concerned, it's a real mess and was the first thing I replaced on the boat. (but hey, I'm an electrician, where else would I have started?) I know some people sort of 'look down' on the Macs, but I think they're a great way to get started in this fine sport! Jeff S/V Katrina Marie
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