Powering
The
MacGregor 26 offers high speed powering without compromising
sailing performance. Its high speed under power opens up a
variety of activities and destinations that are not available
to conventional sailboats.
The 26 is a really good powerboat. With the 60
hp outboard the 26 can attain speeds of up to 20 mph -
enough to pull a water-skier! Even at these high speeds it
has a remarkably comfortable and stable ride.
The
specially designed hull has a very sharp entry which
efficiently slices through the waves. It is highly
maneuverable, requiring only a light touch on the wheel to
hold a perfect course or to make sharp turns. With a full
ballast tank it can achieve speeds of up to 12 mph. However,
top speed is obtained with an empty ballast tank and a small
crew.
The engine size is limited to 60 hp for a
number of reasons:
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An electric start
60 hp motor can provide a lot of speed without compromising
sailing performance.
-
It is about
the largest engine that can be started by hand - offering a
valuable backup option when faced with a dead battery.
-
The 60 hp is
more economical on fuel than the heavier, higher horsepower
engines, and is also about the largest engine that can
realistically be picked up and moved around.
Ample fuel storage is provided on the boat.
There are storage hatches in the cockpit that will hold 2
12-gallon (U.S.) fuel tanks. For safety, these compartments
are completely isolated from the interior of the
boat.
If
you are not interested in high speed powering, the boat
performs well with a 10 hp engine.
 
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