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AFTER BUILDING 40,000 MACGREGOR SAILBOATS, ITS RETIREMENT TIME.  (Sort of) .

It has dawned on the MacGregors that we are suddenly way beyond retirement age, beyond geezerhood, and it’s time to start a new career. We have recently ended production of the MacGregor sailboats at our Costa Mesa, California plant, and are continuing to develop our all new MacGregor 70. We have converted our 5 acre production site to 11 industrial rental units. We are now big time landlords.

EVERY YEAR, FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS , THE VARIOUS MODELS OF THE MACGREGOR 25 AND MACGREGOR 26 HAVE BEEN THE BEST SELLING SMALL CRUISING TYPE SAILBOATS, NOT ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT IN THE ENTIRE WORLD.   WE CAN THINK OF NO OTHER MANUFACTURER, OF ANY TYPE OF PRODUCT, THAT HAS SO TOTALLY DOMINATED ITS MARKET FOR SO LONG A PERIOD OF TIME .

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MacGregor 26 (newer model)

This hybrid powersailer is so popular that the company has a year- long backlog of orders. its an inexpensive entry level sailboat also capable of towing a water skier..

MacGregor Yachts, one of the largest builders in the US, has a well-established reputation as the producer of inexpensive boats. Located in Orange County, California, its plant sits across the street from the former headquarters of Westsail and Islander in a neighborhood that in 1973 built more than 24,000 boats with a retail value of $88 million. A year later, the number of boatbuilders shrank from 46 to 22. MacGregor endured by sticking to a business plan that is strong on financial and management principles and devoid of romance.

The company was founded by Roger MacGregor as a hobby following his successful completion of the MBA program at Stanford University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, second in a class of 200; he had previously graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in economics from Occidental College.

MacGregors studies at Stanford produced a business model based on the sailboat industry that he eventually used as the blueprint for the company. In 1964, while employed at Ford Aerospace, he began building boats as a hobby. Wife Lou, who is still active in the business, oversaw the embryonic stages of the company.

In 1967, when I was finally making more money from the hobby than my real job, I moved into boatbuilding full time, he recalled.

Since that modest beginning the company has built more than 37,000 boats in its 65,000-square-foot factory, and has annual sales of $10 million. It employees 150 people.

Initially marketed under the Venture brand, the name was changed to MacGregor in 1977. Though the company focused on 22- to 25-foot fiberglass sloops, it made a foray into the big boat market in the 1980s with the MacGregor 65 ULDB, which MacGregor claims was the most successfully produced big boat in the industry. A decade earlier, MacGregor built a 36′ catamaran.

Unlike many industry doomsayers, MacGregor doesn’t agree that the sailboat market has dried up; he thinks people have lost interest because of a perception that sailing is too complicated. To attract newcomers to the sport, he builds boats that are simple to operate, require little maintenance, and are low-priced. His 28-page owners manual is written in everyday English, and includes basic sailing instructions. He also has recruited a loyal dealer network that understands the product and caters to first-time buyers.

MacGregors strategy is to concentrate the entire production effort on one boat so as to amortize production and tooling costs over a long run.

Over the years we have zeroed in on the 26-footer for a number of reasons. It is the largest boat that can be easily and safely trailered and launched, and economically shipped in containers.

Originally introduced as the 26X, the new model replaced an earlier MacGregor 26, a water-ballasted sloop previously reviewed in PS (November 1, 1987 and August 1, 1995); 7,000 of the first model were produced. Since its introduction in 1995, 4,000 of the new 26s have been built, and the company enjoys a backlog of orders stretching into 2001. MacGregor sees no need to increase production, which currently turns out one boat every two hours.

The Design The 26X, conceptually similar to the powersailers built by Lancer in the 1980s, represents MacGregors attempt to reach several markets with a boat capable of sailing at 7 knots and powering at 20-plus knots.

From an aesthetic standpoint, the boat gets average marks. Viewed from the bow, with an entry angle of 18, it has a conventional appearance. Viewed from the beam, its high topsides are evident. Freeboard amidships is 3′ 5″.

Unlike the rounded sections of her predecessor, the new model has a flat, straight bottom designed to enhance planing while under sail or power. It also has a harder turn of the bilge, which translates to a higher initial righting moment. Some owners say the boat will carry a genoa in 15-18 knots of wind before reefing the main or shortening the headsail.

The boat displaces 3,750 lbs. with full tanks; the sail area/displacement ratio (SA/D) is 19 and the displacement/length ratio (D/L) is 138, which indicate the potential for speed.

However, MacGregor says, these figures don’t mean much because crew and gear weight is such a big part of the all up weight. He said that every 100 pounds of weight in the boat reduces speed under power by one mile per hour.

Construction MacGregors theory is that he can sustain his success by eliminating inconsistencies and waste from the production process. Fiberglass fabrics used in the lay-up are cut in patterns and bundled in sequence for laminators.

The hull, deck and interior liners are solid, hand-laid fiberglass, and MacGregor brags that theres not a chopper gun in the factory; instead, workers use low-volume airless guns to wet out resins. No cores are used.

He is particularly rankled by critics who claim his methods are quick and dirty.

We have the neatest, most tightly controlled plant on the earth, and these boats arent failing, he said.

The lamination schedule calls for a layer of 1-oz. mat, followed by 10-oz. cloth, a layer of 1.5-oz. mat, 24-oz. roving, and layers of 1.5-oz. mat and roving. High-load areas in the centerboard trunk and bow have 15 layers of fiberglass built to a thickness of 3/4″; low-load areas are 3/16″-3/8″ thick.

The hull-deck joint is two outward-turning flanges that are secured with stainless steel bolts and locknuts with nylon inserts located on 4″ centers. The joint is bonded with 3M 5200 and the seam is covered with a rubber rail.

The liners are bonded to the hull with 6″ wide strips of mat and roving.

Boats built since spring 1999 have a new deck structure. Older boats have a balsa-cored deck and companionway hatch. The new deck is stiffened by a series of solid fiberglass U-shaped beams with an outer flange bonded to the inside of the deck. The beams, which are on 4″-6″ centers, are filled with foam, over which are laid layers of 1.5-oz. mat; the deck liner is then laid over the deck, which compresses the foam and bonds the deck and liner.

MacGregor said the new method produces a stronger structure and avoids the problems of rot with balsa. The process also reduces weight by 125 lbs.

Water ballast is carried in a chamber that runs from 3′ forward of the transom to the V-berth; it is 4′ wide and acts as a longitudinal stringer. It is enclosed by a fiberglass module bonded to the hull.

This leaves precious little area below the sole for a bilge. Because there is no way to inspect the bilge without looking behind the galley, there is no way of knowing how much water is in it. The company now drills a 1/2″ hole in the sole below the companionway to allow bilge water to appear on the floor of the main cabin.

Without the hole it is possible for the boat to collect a really large, stability-threatening load of bilge water, MacGregor said. Since the liner floor area is essentially a watertight tub, the skipper had no way of knowing until it reached the level of the cutout in the face of the galley.

I prefer a more obvious warning. When he steps in the cabin and ends up with water up to his ankles he will get the message. I recommend owners of older boats make a similar hole, being careful not to drill into the water tank.

One owner said cleaning up bilge water on the sole is messy.

A company video shows that, will full ballast tanks, the boat is self righting. With 120 lbs. of pressure on the jib halyard, the mast lay in the water, and immediately popped upright when the halyard was released; MacGregor said the limit of positive stability is about 115.

MacGregor also claims the boat has positive flotation; the same video shows a boat still floating that is filled with water halfway up the cockpit floor. Flotation is Styrofoam blocks in the cockpit coaming, bow, and under the anchor locker.

As weve written before, water ballast doesn’t produce as stiff a boat as lead, but because you can drain it on the ramp (or dump it underway going 8 knots or faster), you don’t have to tow it down the road.

The centerboard is hollow with drain holes, the bottom of which is filled with resin. It weighs 25 lbs., compared to 600 lbs. in the original 26. The board retracts into the hull, thus avoiding potential damage while launching and loading.

Access to deck hardware and wires is via liner plugs mounted throughout the boat; access to the motor mount and rudder mount are through a hatch in the stern.

The mast is a 7/8 fractional rig with swept-back spreaders and two shrouds; spreaders are mounted in sockets on the mast, an improvement over the original 26. MacGregor constructs the spar from 3″ x 4″ extrusions with wall thicknesses of 1/8″. Standing rigging is 1/8″ 7 x 19 wire on the stays, and 5/32″ 1 x 19 for the shrouds.

Despite criticism that the rigging is too light, MacGregor said, These rigs just don’t come down.

Chainplates are bolted through the hull with stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts. They are strong enough that during construction they are used to remove the hull from the mold;

Deck The cockpit and deck are typical of boats this size; however, there are no side decks so movement forward is over the cabintop. There are lifelines running from the stern pulpit to the base of the bow pulpit; owners with small children would be well-advised to install safety netting at the bow.

Deck hardware consists of two Lewmar #6 winches and cam cleats for the centerboard and furler lines, vang and halyard, located atop the cabin. The centerboard raises easily from the cockpit.

The helm is a movable seat on the transom behind a steering pedestal; cockpit seats are more than 6′ long, and wide enough to be comfortable for most adults.

Because of its size, the small stainless steel steering wheel looks out of place in the cockpit; however, it is reachable from the helmsmans seat, or the rail.

The mainsheet terminates at a padeye atop a stainless steel pipe inside the pedestal. Though the mainsheet arrangement is convenient to the helmsman, we think a sailor intent on proper sail shape will be frustrated.

MacGregor disagrees. The vang (a $69 option) will control the leech adequately.

The boat is equipped with twin rudders, which improves handling when heeled, and provides space on the transom for up to a 50-hp. motor. The rudders raise easily with ropes cleated on the transom.

The motor is raised electrically from controls on the steering pedestal. One boat we inspected had the cables hidden under a polypropylene strip on the cockpit sole, and on another boat they were led through a hole in the side of the cockpit aft through the stern.

A stainless steel rod attached to the rudders and the front of the motor allows moving them simultaneously.

We were alarmed at the location of the factory-installed stern ladder, which is mounted between the port rudder and the engine, close enough to the engine propeller to be a hazard. Todd McChesney of Bluewater Yachts in Seattle, with whom we sailed, installs a ladder fabricated in Seattle that is mounted outboard of the rudder, a better alternative.

Accommodations The area belowdecks feels spacious, a reflection of the 90″ beam, lack of bulkheads or visual intrusions, shiny gelcoat surfaces that are devoid of any wood trim, and reasonable headroom. The company advertises standing headroom. We measured 510″ headroom at the foot of the companionway, but theres less amidships.

Accommodations include a king-sized berth below the cockpit, galley and two settees to port, head and dinette to starboard, and V-berth large enough for two adults.

Though the boat is advertised as having sleeping accommodations for six, MacGregor says thats two too many. The aft berth measures 90″ x 78″, and has enough headroom to use the hull as a backrest. The forward V-berth is 76″ wide at the head, and the dinette converts to a double that measures 80″ long and 41″ wide.

Except for a smoked Plexiglas door enclosing the head, the entire area is wide open, so privacy curtains fore and aft would be high on our list of additions.

The dinette is elevated, providing virtually 360 sight lines through fixed ports, forward hatches and the companionway hatch-a good touch. The table, which is nearly 36 inches square, has a clever feature-a clear acrylic insert flush with the surface of the table under which a chart can be placed. The aft dinette seat is 41″ wide and 18″ deep; the forward seat is slightly smaller.

Stowage below the forward seat extends to the V-berth, and stowage for a removable 48-quart ice chest is located below the aft seat.

The head is marginally large enough to allow showering. It is 25″ wide, 40″ long, and has 57″ of headroom. The only furnishings are a molded sink, small storage area, and a mirror on the bulkhead. A porta-potty is equipped with a holding tank.

The galley is quite small. Counter space consists of several 4″ x 5″ ceramic tiles, a molded fiberglass sink with a freshwater faucet, and cutout for an optional two-burner stove. The galley could use more stowage.

The finish of stowage areas isn’t great; we found rough surfaces on the hull as well as fiberglass shards that can produce cuts.

Performance We tested the boat on a dead calm day so were able to try her agility under power. We had to rely on owner comments for input about sailing characteristics.

Because of its high profile and hull shape, upwind performance is average at best. Most owners opt for a CDI roller furler, a $495 option.

I usually allow 95-105 for a tack, the owner said. Absolute perfect sailing is in 10-15 knots of wind on a close reach. Ive sailed the boat in as much as 35 knots with reduced sail.

Gene Arena, a dealer who has represented MacGregor in San Francisco since 1968, said the boats fare well in the bays gusty, lumpy conditions.

We have to reef this boat sooner than a typical 25′ keel boat, he said, but even novices learn to sail the boat quickly. We typically put the first reef in when wind speed reaches 15-20 knots; when wind speed exceeds 25 knots we tuck in the second reef and reduce the headsail to 65%.

The calculated jib sheeting angle is 11, but Arena said, I don’t think this boat points as well as the old 26 because it has more windage and a different hull shape, so the best bet is to foot off 10.

An owner who sails regularly on San Francisco Bay said, My wife and I sail the boat regularly in 20-knot winds with no problems. With a reef in the main, shes stable and sails well, heeling about 15. But Id never take her into blue water.

Another owner, who sails off the coast of Northern California, said, We typically have 15-20-knot winds, and long 8′-10′ swells, which she handles easily. I think this is an outstanding boat. I was knocked over 50 by a 40-mile per hour gust, and she popped right up and nothing broke.

A Puget Sound sailor, who said he usually sails the boat under shortened sail, records speeds of 8 knots on a broad reach with the genoa. I also like the fact that the bigger motor allows me to fight the heavy current we experience in the Northwest, he said.

The PHRF handicap is between 240 and 250.

MacGregor claims top speed under power exceeds 20 knots, which we confirmed on our test with a boat powered by a 50-hp. outboard. A 9.9-hp. will push the boat at 6-7 knots, a 25-hp. at 12-14 knots. Most buyers opt for the 50-hp. motor. But the added weight of the big outboard has its downside. One owner said, The boat ends up with too much weight aft with 180-230 pounds of motor on the stern, ballast tank, gas tanks, and passengers.

In addition to straight-ahead speeds, we made 360 turns at 18 knots with relative ease and noted that the boat stays relatively flat. In choppy seas, the flat bottom could be expected to pound.

As for its seaworthiness, Roger MacGregor said, The 26 was designed for typical small cruising boat use-inland waters and limited coastal sailing. It is too small to be a long-distance passagemaker. It wont hold enough gear and supplies, and the long-term, day-after-day motion of a small, light sailboat can be tough on the crew.

There are thousands of these boats out there, and many have been caught in, and survived, some really extreme weather conditions, on both lakes and oceans. Like most small cruising sailboats, the 26 can handle high winds and nasty seas, but risk and discomfort levels increase dramatically in severe weather. To maximize fun and safety, most of our owners wisely keep a watchful eye on the weather and try to avoid severe conditions.

Conclusion Theres no question MacGregor is building an inexpensive product that sells for $4,000-$6,000 less than its primary competitors. The list price for boat, sails and trailer is $14,995 FOB the factory. Genoa and gear, roller furling, cruising spinnaker, vang, mast raising system, stove, cushions and transportation jump the price to $17,000; add $5,000-$7,000 for engine and electronics.

They also enjoy relatively high resale. Two-year-old boats on the market are selling for 85%-90% of their original prices.

The owner of a recent model sums it up well, She is fast enough to be pleasurable, forgiving enough that I can be stupid, balanced enough that I can be lazy.

The two-year warranty covers all parts manufactured by MacGregor.

Contact- MacGregor Yacht Corp., 1631 Placentia, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627; 949/642-6830.

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I’d like to add that my MacGregor 26 M has as much room as some 35 footers. I bought it new in 2006 and I will never tire of it! It is the “Jeep” of sailboats, it can float in 12″ of water, and can drive right up on the beach. With a 4-stroke Merc 60 hp, she’ll do 21 mph fully loaded (actually overloaded). She’ll get up on a plane and you’re gone, baby! And at terrific fuel mileage. She sails ok but you won’t win any races, however it wins points being able to sail on a beautiful sunset evening, with nothing but music and no engine noise. She is amazing and people are curious to see how it functions and love it. In Puget Sound the weather changes quickly, but you can get home or back to safe harbor lickity-split, Thank you Roger MacGregor! Mike Jones “Antares”

There is so much information to read I’m wondering if the information to be processed is still relevant. I learn so much about the Mac Gregor 26. This sailboat sounds to amazing to be true in todays market prices. Just starting to to research and there are a lot of older ones out there for sale. Millions dollar question -wait and get new or get old to learn as I go knowing a boat will be more costly so I have to have some throw-away cash on the side

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Owner's Review of the MacGregor 26 Sailboat Models

There is some confusion about all of the different MacGregor 26 models and some controversy about their sailing abilities.

The MacGregor 26 evolved after the Venture 22 and the MacGregor 25, which had been built from 1973 to about 1987. The M25 had a weighted centerboard keel like other trailer able sailboats but featured positive flotation, a low price, easy trailer ability and a comfortable interior with an enclosed head (porta-potty). These features carried forward into M26 models and helped make MacGregor one of the bestselling sailboats.

Differences in MacGregor 26 Models

• The MacGregor 26D (daggerboard), built from about 1986 to 1990, introduced water ballast to replace the weighted keel. When the water was drained for trailering, the boat weighed only 1650 lbs, making it even more attractive for towing with a regular automobile. The daggerboard, like a keel, helps prevent the boat from being blown sideways but could be lifted up for shoal water and trailering.
• The MacGregor 26S , 1990 to 1995, replaced the daggerboard with a swing centerboard (which kicks up in an accidental grounding) and made other smaller changes. Together, the 26D and 26S are often called the "classic" MacGregor 26, and sometimes the 26C. Owners of these earlier models tend to refer to them as "the real sailboats" prior to the changes coming with the MacGregor 26X.
• The MacGregor 26X , 1996 to 2004, marked a major change from the earlier "classic" M26 models by allowing a relatively huge outboard engine that essentially turned the 26X into a powerboat with a mast. Earlier models typically carried outboards as low as 5 or 6 HP (max. 10 HP), but the 26X now took up to 50 HP. For comparison, many thirty-six foot sailboats of this era, displacing more than five times the M's weight, had inboard engines of 25-30 HP. The water ballast could be drained of power, allowing the M26X to come up on a plane like a speedboat. The outboard well had to be moved to the centerline, with twin rudders to each side, and steering changed from tiller to a small powerboat-type steering wheel. The cabin height was increased for greater room inside and the boat is said to sail less well than the earlier 26.
• The MacGregor 26M (motorsailor), 2005 to present, continued the 26X's trend, now allowing up to a 60 HP outboard. The swing centerboard was replaced with a daggerboard to free up more space below and the second tier of windows was added with standing headroom. The boat is advertised to motor at 24 MPH. In addition to the water ballast, there are 300 lbs of permanent ballast, likely needed for stability with so much windage and the high weight of the engine. At 2550 lbs dry (excluding engine), it now needs stronger vehicle and tow package.

Risks and Precautions

Many traditional sailors joke about MacGregors because of the light fiberglass construction (the hull can "oilcan" flex in places if you push hard against it) and its powerboat characteristics since 1996. Many say it is not a "real sailboat." Most misunderstood, however, is the water ballast that has been a hallmark of all twenty-six models.

The water ballast tank is horizontal and only a foot or so beneath the surface, unlike a vertical ballasted keel or centerboard that extends much deeper. Some have even questioned how water, weighing the same as the water displaced by the boat, can be called ballast at all. The ballast tank has been well engineered, however, and does provide righting moment the same as a keel when the boat heels over, because the weight of water far out from the centerline on the "uphill" side (in the air once heeled over) does pull the boat back down the same as a weighted keel.

This does mean that the boat is more tender, or tippy, initially. A story has been told about a sailor on one edge of the deck who grabbed the mast when the boat heeled, and his own weight pulling on the mast that far above the waterline caused the boat to capsize all the way over. Whether true or not, the story illustrates a common perception of how tender the MacGregor is.

It is true that an M26 with 10 people aboard capsized with two fatalities -- most likely due to uneven distribution of the human weight on the boat.

Safely Sail the Water-Ballast

In normal conditions, however, careful sailors can safely sail the water-ballast M26 by following standard precautions:

• Reef sails when the wind is blowing.
• Maintain good balance with crew weight balanced against heeling.
• Prevent accidental gybes.
• Keep the ballast tank full and well-sealed.
• Maintain steerage control at all times.
• Heave to or take other storm action in high wind or waves.
• Don't drink and sail.

The larger safety issue is that for many owners, the M26 is a "starter boat" and they may not have the experience or knowledge to avoid possible problems in time. The bottom line is that anyone who goes sailing needs to be fully aware of the limitations of their boat and practice all safety guidelines.

Experience With the MacGregor 26S

Having owned and sailed a 26S extensively for three years, it indeed sails fairly well and lives up to its reputation of being a roomy and easily trailered pocket cruiser. This sailboat can meet most budgetary needs and has room enough for a family of three to cruise for up to a week at a time.

It is a light boat, but with sailing experience and caution, trouble in winds to thirty knots can be easily avoided. The fiberglass is thin but you can avoid running into rocks. Thousands of MacGregor owners have had experiences where they thoroughly enjoyed sailing.

Keep in mind that it's a light boat and always take the precautions listed above. For powerboat owners of the 26X and 26M, the boat should be as safe as any powerboat but do not hit a rock or another boat at 24 MPH.

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2002 MacGregor 26X

Dandridge, Tennessee

Make MacGregor

Category Motorsailer

Posted 1 Month Ago

This 2002 MacGregor is in good condition, but it has not been used in a while, and could use a good cleaning. The engine Hours are unknowN, but is reported by the owner to run strong. Stock #349981 *** TRAILER INCLUDED ** FRESHWATER USE ** MOTIVATED SELLER *** Dont miss this opportunity to own a MacGregor 26X with trailer ! ** Freshwater Boat ** Tohatsu 20 HP outboard ** Trailer included Great price for a complete boat, ready to sail, including sails and trailer. It offers good power performance without compromising sailing performance. You can have the peace and quiet of sailing or the fun of powering around the water too ! Quick, stable and responsive, the MacGregor 26X is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable cruising sailboats. It is easy to sail, and easy to trailer to your favorite sailing waters. You don't need an expensive mooring. It can be stored on its trailer, launched at any ramp, and rigged in just minutes. Unlike any other boat, it opens up a world of endless variety - sailing, swimming, fishing, diving, water skiing or just fooling around on the water. Its high speed under power lets you get to cruising waters that are out of reach for a conventional six mph sailboat. Call me today for your showing, or to make an offer using our buyer friendly process. Reason for selling is no time to use.

2003 MacGregor 26X

St Augustine, Florida

Category Sloop

You can tell the owner has taken care of this nice Macgregor. Other than needing a good buffing on the exterior the boat has aged well. According to the seller, all mechanical and operational systems function as intended. The four stroke Yamaha 40 HP engine is recently had its 500 hour service and is ready to go. Rewiring of electrical systems was recently completed. Also...New HARKEN FULER MKIV comes with boat ($3,400 value). Stock #387237 Great Condition!! New Harken Fuler MKIV!! Lots of Recent Upgrades!! Ready to Sail!! Imagine the convenience. A sailboat that is multipurpose! It's trailerable, a fast cruiser and can take you right up to your favorite beach like a catamaran, for a fraction of the price. The MacGregor 26X is one of the few cruising sailboats that can do all of that. It's fast and easy to sail and doesn't require expensive mooring. It can be easily stored on its trailer, launched at any ramp and rigged in just minutes. By being on a trailer, you can quickly and easily access great places that water-bound boats will never see and avoid the expense of in-the-water storage. The MacGregor 26X offers something unique that a conventional sailboat can't - high speed powering without compromising sailing performance. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of sailing or whip up some fun by powering around at a good clip. It opens up a world of endless boating variety - sailing, fishing, swimming, water skiing, diving or just scenic cruising for relaxation on the water. Its swift smooth speed under power lets you get to cruising waters that are out of reach for a conventional six mph sailboat. It's also one of the rare boats that can be a liveaboard on land or on the water. You can easily launch the boat, quickly access a quiet cove or beach, and can be as far away from the world as you want to be. You can also get to remote beaches and have your own island, for free, at some of the most beautiful vacation spots. Why not take a chance and be inspired by the wonderful sensation of shutting off the engine and enjoying the quiet serenity of cruising under sail with a MacGregor 26X! Reason for selling is not using.

2005 Macgregor 26

Stuart, Florida

Make Macgregor

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2005 Macgregor 26 At Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales, we are proud to offer one of the only, if not the only, Macgregor Sailboats that is fully decked out for life aboard and fun. This boat is 100% ready to go! You can pick her up with a less then 5 month old trailer and head straight for the water. This boat comes with many extras and spare parts for cruising. She also has some very nice system upgrades that are factory installed and run by solar power. The Macgregor has the best of both worlds to offer, she is a sailboat that has been proven to sail in as much as 50 knots of wind or if there is no wind, you can pull the water ballast plug and motor at speeds up to 25 knots! At 25 knots, you just turned this beauty into another type of fun. At these speeds, you could even start pulling water toys behind the boat for a fun family day out. This truly is one of the coolest boats around. Another key feature with this boat is her draft. She can get to those far out places that have very little water, that few people can take their boat, for some rest and relaxing and outback camping. She can pull up right onto the banks on a sandy beach and you have your home right there next to the camp fire. You don't even have to set up a tent! This is a fantastic all around boat for someone who loves adventure or loves having friends over hanging out in her roomy cockpit and spending the day sailing around. Don't miss out on this deal! She won't be sticking around long! For a video of this boat copy and paste this link online. There are many more videos of these boats doing amazing things.             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smlP6iXnk2s

2007 Macgregor 26M

Cortez, Florida

2007 Macgregor 26M HURRY 26M MACGREGOR TRAILER-ABLE SAILBOAT, NEW TO THE MARKET DETAILS TO FOLLOW. PRICED TO SELL AT $26,500   CALL MIKE DIRECT LINE 813 927 5645

2011 Macgregor 26M

Jackson, Mississippi

2011 Macgregor 26M,Selling our 2011 Motorsailer. Best of both worlds...sailing or running the motor. Yamaha F70LA Outboard. $24000, 2288611545

2010 Macgregor m26

Naples, Florida

2010 Macgregor m26, FSBO Black on white, charcoal Bimini two years old. Sails jib is about one year old, main is months old and spinnaker is like new. 90 horse Suzuki, aluminum trailer. Air conditioner. Spare rudder and dagger board. Coast guard package w two anchors. This is the perfect shallow water cruiser for the Gulf Coast. $22,000, 845-772-1940. Price reduced new boat coming, must sell . All, offers considered.

1998 Macgregor 26X

Buford, Georgia

1998 Macgregor 26X This is a very well equipped boat. Options include roller furl jib, Alcohol stove, portable toilet in enclosed head. Dual batter, Stereo with cockpit speakers, mast raising device, recently serviced 50 HP Yamaha outboard with pedestal mounted controls. Swim ladder, extra cushions and dual 12 gallon fuel tanks. Price includes the trailer with spared tire and brakes. - FRESHWATER Boat. Great for weekend.

1993 Macgregor 26' Sailboat

Orlando, Florida

Model 26' Sailboat

1993 Macgregor 26' Sailboat 1993 MacGregor 26 S sailboat with 2002 Continental galvanized trailer and spare tire.  Price includes a Suzuki 6HP with 6 gallon fuel tank.  This package is equipped with lots of options!  Bimini top, Pop-top with enclosure, Mast-crutch (homemade), fish/depth finder, Mast raising system with gin pole, Spinnaker is in excellent condition, Main and jib are in good/average condition, stainless steel boarding ladder, sink, alcohol stove, enclosed head with a port-o-potti, battery with 400w inverter, solar maintainer,  cockpit cushions, bulkhead compass, huge aft berth, v-berth & quarter berth…Loads of room and loads of fun!!

2008 Macgregor 26M

2008 Macgregor 26M 2008 Macgregor 26M with a 2008 Macgregor custom aluminum trailer and powered by a 2008 Yamaha 60 outboard. Water ballast with retractable keel. This package is loaded with great options!  Wheel Steering, Roller furling jib with Sunbrella cover, Main sail cover, Bimini top with boot, Mast raising system,  custom cockpit cushions, radio with DVD player, New Uniden handheld VHF,  Lowrance LMS522 GPS, Depth sonar, transom boarding ladder, and stern rail seats. The cabin offers full standing headroom, Interior lights, Large sofa, Dinette seats with folding table, Stove, Sink, the comfortable berthing accommodations feature a full forward V-berth, large queen-sized quarter berth & a saloon berth that sleeps 4-6 total,  and a New Porto-o-potti with privacy curtain.  Trailer is equipped with a spare tire and guide on posts.  This package is in incredible condition and is a must see!

1994 Macgregor 26 S

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

1994 Macgregor 26 S, This is a slick looking boat in or out of the water and it is absolutely fabulous to sail. Easy and very responsive. One of the unique things is the swing center-board making the boat an auto shoal draft vessel. Light to trailer (1650 lbs) and easy to launch. 45 minutes gets rigging/sails ready for water. Only need 1ft of water to launch, with water ballast filled (1200 lbs) you need 2ft. Drop the center-board and you need another 4 feet. Sailing weight is about 2850 lbs.Put it in the water, have a delightful sail, drop the anchor and camp for the night -- even pull it right up to the beach! Or pull into port and plug in with the 120V shore power hookup using the 120V outlets (3) onboard. The main cabin has a pop-up top for a 6 ft. ht mid-cabin. Snap-on-black canvas all around w/screen in front provides privacy. Aft cabin is 6x7 -- amazingly comfortable for sleeping. The bow contains a 5-1/2 ft V berth with a hatch for ventilation. Galley has a two-burner propane stove, under pull-out table seating a cozy 4 & a sink. Has enclosed area (w/swing door & mirror) for a port-a-potty. All-around life-lines with stain-less Bow pulpit and Stern rail. 6 ft self-bailing cockpit w/attached shade/rain cover is great. Stern contains a huge storage area under a lid. Exterior aft has stainless steel swing down ladder.Gear includes 4 sails: Main, Working Jib, Storm Jib, & a 150 Genoa (has been repaired). Powered by 9.9 Mercury - good condition with electric start from a heavy-duty, deep-volt battery recharged via motor or shore power. Engine props have cover to protect rudder. Throttle and gear control are arms in cockpit. All cushions are in good shape, 3 danforth anchors, cover for main, bags for jibs, dock fenders, dock lines, adult life jackets, misc. tools and pieces and parts. Original trailer /w surge brakes & bearing buddies.. Little wear on tires. Systems tested, hull polished, fresh bottom paint (Interlux VC 17 Extra). Ready for water, sailing and FUN ! $8500, 4402270147

2006 Macgregor 26M Powersailer

Model 26M Powersailer

2006 Macgregor 26M Powersailer 2006 Macgregor 26M with a 2006 Macgregor custom trailer with brakes and a spare tire. Also includes a 2006 Tohatsu 50HP outboard. Water ballast with retractable keel. This package is loaded with great options! Main sail, jib and spinnaker – all in good condition, Bimini top with boot, transom boarding ladder, mast raising system, prop guard, VHF, Flat screen TV, Garmin GPSMAP 198C chart and depth sounder, forward anchor locker, set up for single handed sailing, enclosed head with porto-potti, and much more! Super great condition. This package is ready to hit the water and have some fun!

2002 Macgregor 26X Powersailer

Mattituck, New York

Model 26X Powersailer

2002 Macgregor 26X Powersailer 2003 MACGREGOR 26X SAILBOAT POWERED WITH A HONDA 50 HP FOUR STROKE OUTBOARD AND TRAILER ENCLOSED HEAD DINETTE  THAT CONVERTS TO A SLEEPER AFT IS A HUGE DOUBLE BERTH WHEEL WITH GUARD DEPTH FINDER VHF RADIO DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM ROLLER FURLING GIB MAIN SAIL WITH COVER MARINA MAINTAINED GALLEY WITH SINKK STOVE AND COOLER ENCLOSED HEAD TRAILER WITH SURGE BRAKES MAST RAISING SYSTEM COCKPIT BIMINI WITH CUSHIONS DPCKLINES AND FENDERS ....

2000 Macgregor 26X Powersailer

Hewitt, New Jersey

2000 Macgregor 26X Powersailer Water Ballasted MacGregor 26X powersailer with 50HP Honda 4-stroke outboard. Mainsail with cover, 150% furling genoa, CDI FF2 furling system. Boom vang. Mast raising system. Porta potti. Cockit seat and seat back cushions. Boarding and swim ladder. Steering sytem.   New Loadmaster 2014 double axle galvanized trailer. with brakes. #15

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MacGregor 26

PRICE: The 26M is still in production. Used versions of the earlier 26X can be had for less than $10,000 while a newer 26M sells for a little more than $29,000 with outboard and trailer-a bargain when compared to a new model that can sell for more than $35,000 with all the options. DESIGN QUALITY: Design compromises that allow it to function as a powerboat simultaneously eliminate sailing performance features found in many traditional sailboats of similar size. CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: Most of the 26X and 26M versions built during the past 15 years are still sailing. USER-FRIENDLINESS: The MacGregor 26 is comfortable above and below deck. It is designed so that a solo sailor can launch it from the trailer and step the mast using the simple winching system. SAFETY: Roger MacGregor and his team have sailed the 26X and the 26M in 50 knots of wind without significant problems, yet it is still just a coastal cruiser. Built-in floatation increases safety. Failing to fill the boat with water ballast can be dangerous, as can emptying the boat and running on engine power with too much weight above deck. TYPICAL CONDITION: Since the 26 tends to be purchased by older sailors and sailed in fresh water, the wear and tear is usually negligible. But some boats have been used hard and put away wet, so close inspection is warranted, especially in regards to the water ballast and trailer. REFITTING: Because the boat is still in production, parts are available. Owners of the older 26X tend to do minor refitting by adding shelving to the storage compartments, upgrading the galley, replacing standing rigging, adding shore power and a bow anchor roller. SUPPORT: Roger MacGregor prides himself on establishing and running a family-owned business that caters to its clients. There are several owner's groups, including www.MacgregorOwners.com and www.MacgregorSailors.com. AVAILABILITY: There are plenty of MacGregor 26s on the market, although many owners keep their boats longer than they might a full-keel saltwater cruiser because trailerability reduces the cost of boat ownership with dockage fees. INVESTMENT AND RESALE: The MacGregor 26 holds its value, particularly the 26M with its design improvements over the 26X. MacGregor owners report a 33 percent devaluation after 10 years, which is significantly less than many other sailboats of similar size.

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MacGregor 26

The McGregor 26 is one of the few boat designs that blends sail and engine power into a neat package. Paul Smith went to see if the concept is a success.

To many people in the boating world the concepts of sailing and power boating are at opposite ends of the boating spectrum and “ne’er the twain shall meet”! A sail boat may well use an engine as an auxiliary power source in the interests of safety and convenience, and there are examples of power boats that use sails as an auxiliary power source, although these are most likely to be larger, non-trailerable vessels.

The MacGregor 26 is one of the few designs that blends sail and engine power sources seamlessly into a trailerable package. Such is the commercial success of the MacGregor 26 that the boats are sold around the world – more than 35,000 to date – and production from the US-based factory averages one boat every four hours. In New Zealand, MacGregor is represented by Christchurch-based Haven Yachts NZ Ltd under the direction of Neil Barnett.

A great deal of thought has gone into the design of the MacGregor 26 to ensure that not only would many of the shortcomings of other trailerable yachts have been eliminated or mitigated, but that the boat would be a competent performer under sail, would be comparatively easy to rig and sail and, most importantly, that it would be capable of delivering excellent performance with up to a 50hp outboard motor fitted without overly compromising sailing capability.

One of the requirements of a trailer boat is that it must be relatively easy to launch and retrieve. While many trailer yachts require the trailer to be immersed so deep in the water that rear sections of the tow vehicle are also subjected to immersion, the MacGregor trailer has been designed so that the vessel can be floated on and off the trailer without requiring the crew or tow vehicle getting wet. With a typical towing weight of around 1600kg, the MacGregor 26 does not necessarily require a heavy duty 4WD tow vehicle as would almost certainly be the case with a powerboat of similar dimensions.

In order to keep the towing weight of the vessel as low as possible while retaining the required ballast for sailing, MacGregor developed a water ballast system. Once the vessel has been launched, a transom valve is opened allowing water to flood a ballast tank in the bottom of the hull. When the tank is full, the valve is closed. This equates to 533kg of additional ballast that makes the craft stable and self-righting whether under power or sail. The tank can be emptied in about four minutes when the vessel is retrieved on to the trailer or when under power.

Attention has also been paid by the designers to ensure rigging the MacGregor 26 for sailing is as stress-free as possible. The mast is raised or lowered using a small brake winch mounted on the support pole. The mast is light and the winch system can be left in place while sailing. The forward mast support wire is the only item of the rig that is disconnected when raising or lowering the mast.

The rotating mast increases the power of the mainsail and the concept has been well proven on modern sailing catamarans. The MacGregor system incorporates conventional spreaders with upper and lower shrouds and allows the boat to sail well on the mainsail alone if desired. A roller furler allows the size of the jib to be controlled from the cockpit. A long, deep daggerboard is controlled by a line leading to the cockpit and can be pulled up into the boat when under power, beaching or downwind sailing.

Steerage on the MacGregor 26 is accomplished by the use of twin rudders. These can be raised and secured when the vessel is under engine power. The twin rudders allow good control even when the yacht is heeled over as one rudder will always be deep in the water. The rudders and the outboard engine are steered by a large stainless steel wheel mounted on the centrally located cockpit pedestal that also houses the engine remotes. The helm seat is built into the outboard motor cover, which hinges up to give access to the engine well and boarding ladder on the transom.

The hull design incorporates a shallow draught vee bottom for higher speed under engine power and greater stability while the sharp entry slices through the waves efficiently.

Within dimensions of 7.87m LOA and 2.29m beam, the MacGregor 26 offers plenty of internal space and volume for family or two couples cruising. For those who don’t mind cosiness, the boat will actually sleep up to six adults in comfort. There is a large double berth for’d with huge storage compartments under.

To port, there is a long settee berth, again with storage under, while to starboard, just aft of the enclosed head compartment , the dinette converts to another full length single berth. Each of these seats has storage under with the aft seat having provision for an ice chest.

A huge double/queen size berth is located under the cockpit aft and is accessed either side of the steps leading up to the cockpit.

An innovative feature is the one-piece moulded GRP galley unit. This incorporates a sink and optional alcohol-burning stove as well as cupboards for storage. What is appealing is that the galley is mounted on sliders, allowing it to be moved aft and locked in one of three positions. This greatly extends the amount of sitting space in the main cabin when cooking is not taking place. There is full headroom throughout the cabin area and the large rear berth has sitting headroom over a wide area.

The neutral tones throughout the below decks area enhance the feeling of space. The daggerboard trunk blends well into the design forming part of the mirrored bulkhead at the for’d end of the dinette. The for’d berth area has a large foredeck hatch for additional light and ventilation. Access to the cabin from the cockpit is via a long sliding hatch and stainless steel ladder.

The cockpit is self draining through the open transom. There are two full-length cockpit seats either side with compartments under for storage of two 12-gallon fuel tanks. The pedestal-mounted helm allows plenty of foot space while the centrally sited helmseat allows good vision all round. Access to the foredeck is secured by a strong stainless steel pulpit and the anchor locker is large enough to accommodate the anchor and plenty of rope/chain. Lifeline rails surround the boat.

Construction

The MacGregor 26 is produced in a state of the art facility where advanced computer modelling is used in all phases of the design work, as well as computer integrating many of the production processes. The company focuses on the production of just one model so resources are concentrated on well engineered production tooling and developing a specialized labour force.

Each boat is built of hand-laid solid GRP laminates with additional reinforcements at all stress points. A combination of uni-directional woven rovings and smooth cloth are used in conjunction with high strength resins to form a lightweight but strong laminate. Four main moulds are used to form the vessel – the hull incorporates the daggerboard trunk and water ballast tank, while the hull liner, the deck and the deck liner are the other major components. The hull and deck are joined using 3/16 bolts at four-inch centres in conjunction with a high grade adhesive to ensure a watertight seal. The quality of the glasswork and overall finish is pretty good for a high volume production boat.

The rig uses stay adjusters rather than turnbuckles and double nicropress fittings for the wires supporting the mast that are considered to be stronger and more reliable than swaged fittings.

Performance & Handling

I do not pretend to be an expert in evaluating the performance and handling capabilities of any yacht. However, one thing I do know is that a light boat will out perform a heavier boat of the same size and with the same power (motive or sail). The MacGregor 26 is not a heavy boat for its size and therefore appears to perform well with moderate sail capacity.

The option of an outboard engine of up to 50hp transforms the MacGregor 26 from a yacht into a fully fledged power boat. Engines of greater than 50hp could be fitted to the vessel, but this is the level deemed by the designers to offer sufficient performance without compromising the boat’s sailing capability with excessive weight. A 50hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard engine is quiet and fuel efficient and endows the MacGregor 26 with a top speed of around 22mph – just enough to pull a waterskier or water toys.

The outboard engine also allows the vessel to access destinations that, say over a limited time such as a weekend, a conventional sail boat would not have the time to reach since it travels comparatively slowly. When under motive power, the rudders can be retracted so that steerage is conventional by the motor only, and the daggerboard can be retrieved up into the hull so that draught is reduced significantly.

The MacGregor 26 is certainly a versatile craft offering a range of opportunities to experience a boating lifestyle. It is a vessel that lends itself to family cruising offering plenty of internal space, yet also has sufficient performance under engine power to pull watertoys. Since the boat is trailerable, many waterways are opened up for exploration and enjoyment and a large 4WD is not necessary to tow it.

A typical MacGregor 26 sold in NZ will set you back around $86,000 depending upon the number of boxes ticked on the options list. Given the versatility on offer, this represents good value for money. The boats are supplied on a solid, steel framed single axle braked trailer.

Specifications

Vessel supplied by Haven Yachts NZ Ltd, (03) 355 9691.

5th International exhibition of boats and yachts Moscow Boat Show a Huge Success

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The first pavilion of Crocus Expo IEC hosted an extraordinary exposition of the 5th International exhibition of yachts and boats Moscow Boat Show. The show had been incredibly famous for five years already not only thanks to the specialists of the market segment as well as professional sportsmen but also thanks to those who consider sailing sport to be their hobby and well cherished dream.

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The organizer of the project was the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre. The show was supported by Aston Martin Moscow, Burevestnik Group logistics department and the Yachting specialized magazine.

The exposition space increased up to 30 000 sq m and was accommodated in all 4 exhibition halls of the fairgrounds! 280 Russian (Arkhangelsk, Vyborg, Kazan, Kaluga, Republic of Karelia, Moscow and Moscow region, Nizhny Novgorod, Novorossiysk, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, St. Petersburg, Sverdlovsk region, Sochi, Chelyabinsk, Tyumen and Yaroslavl region) and foreign ( Denmark , Germany , Holland , Greece , Spain , Italy , Cyprus , China , Latvia , Poland , USA , Turkey , Ukraine, Finland , France , Montenegro and Croatia ) companies participate in the show.

Moscow Boat Show provided the perfect platform from which to preview new products, evaluate market trends, and establish long-lasting and commercially profitable partnerships. Despite the dynamic changes taking place in Russia and the rapid growth of the yachting sector, the show continued to complement and reflect the industry’s demand and is a promotional opportunity not to be missed!

Unique exhibits were presented at the show for the first time: exposition of private submarines from U-Boat Russia company, Marquis Yachts 420 SB motor yacht from Sport Bridge S. Marine series, SAGA-415 yacht from Saga Boats Norwegian shipyard, Jetlev-Flyer from MS Watersports.

Moscow Boat Show a Great Success

More than 400 yachts were displayed within the frames of the event including the largest boats ever exhibited in Russia – the 19-meter giant motor yacht Princess 54 as well as the Princess 50 yacht from Nord Marine and Baja speed boat from Burevestnik.

Domfinland OY unveiled a luxury project from Finnish real estate: a seaside premium class hotel in Hanko named consonant with the location Merihanko.

The trade fair was traditionally opened by a Gala Opening Ceremony. Arcady Zlotnikov, First Deputy Director Crocus Expo IEC, was the first to take the floor at the official opening ceremony. He greeted warmly exhibitors, guests and visitors of Moscow Boat Show. Nikolay Krjuchek, Deputy Chief of the State Inspection on Small size Vessels (GIMS) of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Russia, Georguiy Shaiduko, Acting President of the Russian Yachting Federation (VFPS), Olympic champion in Atlanta and Ekaterina Grishechkina, Director of exhibition Moscow Boat Show also spoke at the ceremony.

The high-ranking guests noted dynamic development of the branch which well reasoned the intensive growth of the exposition and appearance of rather unique “gems”.

A number of business meetings and negotiations were held within the frames of the project: the exhibition was visited by a large delegation of Greek businessmen for the purpose of establishment of mutually beneficial cooperation with the Russian colleagues.

More than 400 yachts on display at the Show

Russian Yachting Federation (VFPS) celebrated its 100 anniversary within the frames of Moscow Boat Show and arranged an exposition of future sailing sport museum (rare awards, gifts, articles from private collections, pictures and etc.) which had been collected since 1912.

Due to carefully chosen running dates the show was visited by more than 26 000 people. The majority of the visitors were of targeted audience – vessel owners and specialists of the branch.

The work at the next edition of the show is under way! The show will be held in March 2013. The overall exhibit space will comprise 40 000 sq m. The exhibition will impress with exclusive exhibits and the latest technological achievements.

Moscow Boat Show was not only an entertaining but at the same time a business promotional event. Participation in the trade fair was a unique opportunity to present a company and products to a distinctly selected targeted audience of industry specialists. They were well prepared to discuss business in the Russian market and even to close a deal on-site.

The show helped representatives of yachting business to get acquainted with their Russian colleagues and gradually improved national yachting market to a new level. It is obvious that for 5 years of its running the project has turned to a status event of the international exhibitions calendar.

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The MacGregor 26M is the fastest and best handling of any of the trailerable cruising sailboats. It is easy to sail, and easy to trailer to your favorite sailing waters. You don’t need an expensive mooring. It can be stored on its trailer, launched at any ramp, and rigged in just minutes.  

On the trailer at highway speeds,  you can visit great places that water- bound boats will never see, and you can avoid the expense of in the water storage.    

The MacGregor 26M offers high speed powering without compromising sailing performance.  You can have the peace and quiet of sailing, or the fun of powering economically at up to 24MPH with a 70HP outboard (BWY has been offering the option of 70hp since we completed the initial motoring performance tests for the MacGregor factory on the very first 26M built).   Unlike any other boat, it opens up a world of endless variety- - sailing, swimming, fishing, diving, water skiing or just fooling around on the water.   Its high speed under power lets you get to cruising waters that are out of reach for a conventional six mph sailboat.   

You can live on this boat on land or on the water.  Launch the boat, anchor in a quiet cove, and you can be as far away  from the world as you want to be. You can have your own island, for free, at some of the most beautiful vacation areas on earth.    Unlike land bound recreation vehicles, you will not be limited to crowded and expensive RV parks.  You will never tire of the wonderful sensation of shutting off the engine and enjoying the quiet serenity of moving along under sail

MacGregor has already delivered over 2,500 26M's, and over 38,000 sailboats. They have been thoroughly proven over millions of hours of sailing. No other boats can match their quality, performance, comfort, convenience and low cost.

We have been MacGregor's largest dealer over the past 24 years.  Buyers from all over North America look for boats rigged by Blue Water Yachts, we will outfit your new boat with the RIGHT equipment for your skill level and location, from beginner to advanced, from lake sailing to coastal ocean sailing.

Come see for yourself, schedule a free demonstration sail on Lake Union today.

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Rhea 9 - To Moscow for Love (Diety's Diary) Kindle Edition

• Print length 424 pages
• Language English
• Sticky notes On Kindle Scribe
• Publication date January 15, 2014
• File size 643 KB
• Page Flip Enabled
• Word Wise Enabled
• Enhanced typesetting Enabled
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• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HNAVNB0
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lewry (January 15, 2014)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2014
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 643 KB
• Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
• Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
• Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 424 pages

About the author

Ashley macgregor.

Ashley MacGregor, born in rural Scotland, travelled extensively during an expansive career which covered nations and vocations with comparative ease.

From learning to fly through emergency services and government work in Europe and North America, societal contributions have been consistently strong.

Ashley's first book contribution was in 1999, with the 'Rhea Series' authored between 2001 and 2004.

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