Looking to sell my powerboat and start sailing. To avoid renting a slip, I want something trailerable. I realize "Macgregor" could be a dirty word on this forum, but how does one compare to....say....the Hunter 26 with water ballast? How easy is it to step the mast, get on a trailer, etc? Also, how does the Hunter compare in headroom and cabin space? Thanks much
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Scott Blahnik
Lots of Info
Gary, I would say this is one of the most frequent questions asked on this site. My suggestion is to try the " archives" feature in the forums here. Type in the word macgregor. I went through the process you're going through a couple of years ago and chose the Hunter(240 or 260 would be your best choices) and am thorougly satisfied. What I also did was monitor the Mac site for a few months. Hey, Macs have something to offer, but you've been through the power thing. Any way you go, you're gonna love it. Scott S/V Hello Dolly
Gary, I would say this is one of the most frequent questions asked on this site. My suggestion is to try the " archives" feature in the forums here. Type in the word macgregor. I went through the process you're going through a couple of years ago and chose the Hunter(240 or 260 would be your best choices) and am thorougly satisfied. What I also did was monitor the Mac site for a few months. Hey, Macs have something to offer, but you've been through the power thing. Any way you go, you're gonna love it. Scott S/V Hello Dolly
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Dick
No comparison!
Not unless you still want to go fast. The Mac can take up to a 50hp motor. All you need to do is step inside a Hunter 26 or 260 and a Mac and you'll know your answer. Bathroom in a Mac is usable if you are under 5' tall and the extra 6" width of the Hunter makes the cabin a lot more comfortable. What kind of power boat are you moving from?
Not unless you still want to go fast. The Mac can take up to a 50hp motor. All you need to do is step inside a Hunter 26 or 260 and a Mac and you'll know your answer. Bathroom in a Mac is usable if you are under 5' tall and the extra 6" width of the Hunter makes the cabin a lot more comfortable. What kind of power boat are you moving from?
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Tom Foglesong
Not a Hunter but.........
I live on my 76 Hunter 30 and love it. Although not a Hunter, the Catalina 22 is a great trailer sailer. I had one for years. Spent many days in the Keys sailing it. Good Luck Tom F.
I live on my 76 Hunter 30 and love it. Although not a Hunter, the Catalina 22 is a great trailer sailer. I had one for years. Spent many days in the Keys sailing it. Good Luck Tom F.
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Ron
MAC
If you by a Mac, plan on keeping it for a very long time. IMHO, Mac is a boat you will grow out of in a season and then you have to find someone else to pawn it off on. Sorta like the pyramid schemes... Good Luck and think Hunter.. Ron/KA5HZV
If you by a Mac, plan on keeping it for a very long time. IMHO, Mac is a boat you will grow out of in a season and then you have to find someone else to pawn it off on. Sorta like the pyramid schemes... Good Luck and think Hunter.. Ron/KA5HZV
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Gary
That's what I thought you'd say
Thanks for the response. Does the Hunter 26 compare to the Mac 26x regarding: ease of removing the mast getting on/off a trailer Also, will the Hunter 26 accept a larger motor like the Mac for a little speed if I later decided I wanted that? I know that the Hunter is a boat of higher quality, but it seems that there's no difference in the price of used ones. Yes, I'll check the archives too. I'm selling a 89' 24ft Regal Sport Cruiser in excellent shape. Thanks much
Thanks for the response. Does the Hunter 26 compare to the Mac 26x regarding: ease of removing the mast getting on/off a trailer Also, will the Hunter 26 accept a larger motor like the Mac for a little speed if I later decided I wanted that? I know that the Hunter is a boat of higher quality, but it seems that there's no difference in the price of used ones. Yes, I'll check the archives too. I'm selling a 89' 24ft Regal Sport Cruiser in excellent shape. Thanks much
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Kevin
Hull speed
The Mac is a boat that is trying to be two boats in one. Usually, it has been my experience that things that are designed for more than one task do both poorly. I sailed both the Mac 26 and a Hunter 26.5 (86) and from a sailing point of view there is no comparison, although, the Mac does have the feature of "high speed" powering. Now to hull speed, a boat designed as a sail boat gennerally has a displacement hull which is subject to speed limitations. With out going into great detail, it is related to lenght of the boat at the water line. Therefore the longer the water line the faster the boat is capable of going, regardless of the power applied to the hull. So I would be careful with the idea that just sticking a larger engine on a sail boat will make it blast around like a power boat, not so. Kevin
The Mac is a boat that is trying to be two boats in one. Usually, it has been my experience that things that are designed for more than one task do both poorly. I sailed both the Mac 26 and a Hunter 26.5 (86) and from a sailing point of view there is no comparison, although, the Mac does have the feature of "high speed" powering. Now to hull speed, a boat designed as a sail boat gennerally has a displacement hull which is subject to speed limitations. With out going into great detail, it is related to lenght of the boat at the water line. Therefore the longer the water line the faster the boat is capable of going, regardless of the power applied to the hull. So I would be careful with the idea that just sticking a larger engine on a sail boat will make it blast around like a power boat, not so. Kevin
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Scott Blahnik
Trailoring
I looked into trailing vs. keeping it in a slip. What the consensus seemed to be is that trailoring is a great option for those not living on a larger body of water, where they may want to try out different lakes, which is totally cool,or in cold climates where you may put your boat in for the short season. Where you are, however, is probably some of the best sailing in the world. You'll definetly use it a lot less having to go through the hassle of set-up each time. It was the Catalina dealer who talked me out of it, actually..and I'm glad to have the slip. There's so many marinas in Pensacola I would think you could get one pretty cheap-maybe a little more out of the way than the tourist areas. Scott, again.
I looked into trailing vs. keeping it in a slip. What the consensus seemed to be is that trailoring is a great option for those not living on a larger body of water, where they may want to try out different lakes, which is totally cool,or in cold climates where you may put your boat in for the short season. Where you are, however, is probably some of the best sailing in the world. You'll definetly use it a lot less having to go through the hassle of set-up each time. It was the Catalina dealer who talked me out of it, actually..and I'm glad to have the slip. There's so many marinas in Pensacola I would think you could get one pretty cheap-maybe a little more out of the way than the tourist areas. Scott, again.
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Jeff Johnston
My thoughts on trailering
After trailering boats for years and a 94 mac 26 for three we are tired of spend much of our sailing day in a hot parking lot rigging just to use the boat. We just purchased an 84 H25.5. It is built much better than any mac. sails better, has a very nice cabin with lots of teak, and the price was great so i can afford to buy new sails. it came with a slip that has opened up a new world for us. Not to bad mouth trailering though. i did enjoy going to different lakes etc. Jeff
After trailering boats for years and a 94 mac 26 for three we are tired of spend much of our sailing day in a hot parking lot rigging just to use the boat. We just purchased an 84 H25.5. It is built much better than any mac. sails better, has a very nice cabin with lots of teak, and the price was great so i can afford to buy new sails. it came with a slip that has opened up a new world for us. Not to bad mouth trailering though. i did enjoy going to different lakes etc. Jeff
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Darren Mayes
Same choices for me
I just purchased a townhouse that is adjacent to a marina on the St John's river in Jacksonville, FL. I am in the process of deciding between a Hunter 260 (the marina is a Hunter dealership) and the Mac 26x. I think you should carefuly consider what you want to do with the boat. While, I like the interior and cockpit of the Hunter 260, I also like the fact that I can get under most of the area bridges with the Mac 26x. I am 32nm from the intercoastal waterway and also like the Mac 26x for getting back up the river in a few hours, rather than 10 hours. At this point, I am looking at making a decision / purchase in the spring... and am monitoring the boards of both Hunter and Max owners as an additional resource during my decision making process. Darren
I just purchased a townhouse that is adjacent to a marina on the St John's river in Jacksonville, FL. I am in the process of deciding between a Hunter 260 (the marina is a Hunter dealership) and the Mac 26x. I think you should carefuly consider what you want to do with the boat. While, I like the interior and cockpit of the Hunter 260, I also like the fact that I can get under most of the area bridges with the Mac 26x. I am 32nm from the intercoastal waterway and also like the Mac 26x for getting back up the river in a few hours, rather than 10 hours. At this point, I am looking at making a decision / purchase in the spring... and am monitoring the boards of both Hunter and Max owners as an additional resource during my decision making process. Darren
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Dick
Sail for power
Reason I asked where and what boat you are selling is that I might have to go the other way. First mate isn't much for a boat that is "too tippy". Any sail boat seems to be too tippy for her. I've thought of trying to find a trailerable 26' cruiser and see if she likes that better. Your 24' may be a little smaller than I want to go and is a long way off.
Reason I asked where and what boat you are selling is that I might have to go the other way. First mate isn't much for a boat that is "too tippy". Any sail boat seems to be too tippy for her. I've thought of trying to find a trailerable 26' cruiser and see if she likes that better. Your 24' may be a little smaller than I want to go and is a long way off.
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