Adding A Sail

[Dahlia45]

I have seen a morized boat with steering that also had a sail. Is it possible to add a sail to a motorized boat? Is it safe to do so?
Im in the research stage. Its the only motorized boat Ive seen with a sail. So curiousity got me. And it is exactly what I was looking for. WIth the small cabin and all. I ust cant find another like it. Sadly, not ready to buy. Gotta finish school first.
The best way to describe it is a motor boat you would see on a lake. Similar to an Agua Sport boat. Just add a sail to it. Im sorry. Best I can describe it.

 

[FunInDuhSun]

They’re called motorsailers. Pretty popular back in the ’70’s and ‘80’s. Usually 40’+ in length.

Motorsailer - Wikipedia

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[Chris1956]

Trawlers often had a "balance" sail. It was not meant to power them, just to act as a stabilizer.

 

[roscoe]

a very popular and well built.
cruised along nicely with a 40 hp outboard.

MacGregor 26 - Wikipedia

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MacGregor 26 X

Development
Boat
Hull
Hull appendages
Rig
Sails
MacGregor 26X
Designer	Roger MacGregor
Location	United States
Year	1986–2013 (all models)
No. built	5000
Builder(s)	MacGregor Yacht Corporation
Name	MacGregor 26 X
Displacement	2,250 lb (1,021 kg)
Draft	5.50 ft (1.68 m) with the centerboard down
Type	Monohull
Construction	Fiberglass
LOA	25.82 ft (7.87 m)
LWL	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Beam	7.82 ft (2.38 m)
Engine type	outboard motor
Keel/board type	centerboard
Ballast	1,500 lb (680 kg) of water
Rudder(s)	transom-mounted rudder
General	Fractional rigged sloop
I foretriangle height	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
J foretriangle base	9.67 ft (2.95 m)
P mainsail luff	25.00 ft (7.62 m)
E mainsail foot	10.38 ft (3.16 m)
Mainsail area	129.75 sq ft (12.054 m2)
Jib/genoaarea	111.21 sq ft (10.332 m2)
Total sail area	240.96 sq ft (22.386 m2)
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The MacGregor 26 is an American trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Roger MacGregor and first built in 1986, with production ending in 2013.[1][2]

The boat was built by MacGregor Yacht Corporation in the United States.[1]

The design was developed into the Tattoo 26, which remains in production by Tattoo Yachts.[1]