Macgregor 65

[Mike van der stee]

Hello,

I have a few questions for you as enthousiastic Macgregor 65' owners. I'm from Holland (europe) and I have never seen a Macgregor 65'overhere.
Really beatifull yachts. Especially the latest version from 1987 - 1995?
I saw a movie on Utube from Mystic....wohh what a boat!!! (I'm in love)
But these are a little bit too expensive for me. Does anybody have information about the first version. I saw one on the internet for sale on the British Virgin Islands (yachtworld.com). It is a 1985 version with damage (broken mast and some hull damage. Asking price 50.000 US$ (VAT Paid). I think there's besides the reparation of the hull need of a new main and headsail.

1.Is that a good price or too much?
The cost of transport to Holland is about 18.000 - 20.000 US$ I guess.
2.Does anybode know what the draft is? Is that about 6' or 9' because here in Holland it is better too choose the short one 6'.
3. How does the early type Macgregor sail (and under engine power)?

This one without pilot/dog house still looks great. The long lines......great.

Thank you in advance for any kind of information of the boat.

Kind regards,

Mike

 

[Paul Brinkley]

Mike, draft is 6' for a 65, according to the Boat Info. Go to the "Boat Info" in the header at the top of this page and choose "65" for the model and "Specifications". Not much info available, but that is where you'll find it. -Paul

 

[mikevanderstee]

mac 65

Mike, draft is 6' for a 65, according to the Boat Info. Go to the "Boat Info" in the header at the top of this page and choose "65" for the model and "Specifications". Not much info available, but that is where you'll find it. -Paul

thanks for the reply. But I think there are 2 different types. one of 8,6 ' and the short one.
I ask the agent overthere what the draft is and I will post that also. I am sure the latest version has a draft of 6' but the first one...?

kind regards,
Mike

 

[Justin_NSA]

There are some specs and a list of owners you could probably contact here on the forum - Mac65

 

[guest]

answers to your questions

There are some specs and a list of owners you could probably contact here on the forum - Mac65

The boat in the ad is here in Miami. It is in very sadi shape. Along with sitting for 2 years, going to take a year just to clean it up, there is extensive fiberglass damage on both sides above the waterline. You will need a new mast, boom (the boom is there, but if you change the mast, change the boom too), standing rigging and running rigging. And we haven't even discussed the old tired equipment and engine. $50,000 is extremely high. These early boats usually go for well under $100,000 in very good condition. The 1884 to 1987 racing models (non pilothouse version) were very light with less reinforcement. This is not to say that they were flimsy, far from it, all the Mac 65s are good boats. They carry less power than the pilothouse version, because they were lighter in weight - less power required to achieve the same results. 15 of thes non pilothouse boats were made followed by about 85 of the pilothouse versions. I know od at least one 65 produced in 1998, along with two 70 footers of which was converted into an 83 for ketch. yes, these are excellent boats, easy to fall in love with, till you have to maintain them. Sure, they are less expensive than today's boats, and easier to maintain, but they are still big boats and big boats cost bucks. For every 10 feet you go up, plan on spending twice as much
So a 65 foot (20 meter) boast costs 4 time as much as a 45 footer. Just to replace the Stay sail, mainsail and genoa (very good quality sails) will set you back $20,000. Stainless steel standing rigging is not cheap. And we have not even touched the surface of what else is needed on this boat. The draft is 9 feet on this model. Most of the pilothouse versions were 6 feet. The early models sail basically as well as the pilothouse versions. Both are extremely fast. Just remember, these boats held the records of many ocean races for years and years. They have traveled all over the world. But do your homework first, they will be expensive. Go check into how much a slip will cost you for a 20 meter vessel. If you still feel you need one, find one in great shape, as opposed to one that will drain your wallet very quickly with hidden costs.