Re: thoughts about McGregor sb
I have sailed a Mac 26d for the past 10 yrs on the Connecticut river in Mass. The boat is light and fast, the dagger board mod is the quickest mod they made, mine is a 1989 and in mint cond.There's a modification for the rudder that makes the steering very nimble. I race weekly in my club with about 15 other boats, mariners, kels, balboas and a couple others. I am amazed at how fast it is against these other boats but with a handi cap of 92.6 it should be. The pointability of the D model is unreal, nobody can follow me and we have taken the season championship 8 of the last 10years. I also race a Flying scot in another class so I have a bit of experience. That being said I think the Mac is the perfect boat for my area the water is shallow the wind is seldom over 20 knots, it's tender and light so I think big water would be a challange. I do know of a couple owners who trailer from here down to Fl. in the winter and wait for a good weather window and skirt across to the Bahamas for a month or so, retirees. With the queen size berth my wife and I have been more than comfortable on overnights. All in all for a cheap light weight boat it has been great for us.
