Scotty wrote:

"Maxprop" wrote in message
nk.net...

Why hate MacGregors... or Ventures?
They're the Wal-Mart of boats. Not all that good, but

hey they're cheap &

readily available.

One can generally obtain an aging, but well-cared for

Catalina or Hunter for

the same money. Better value, and you don't have to be

ashamed to sail one.


a new 26 x is around $30k, there are lots of used, but nicer
*real* boats for that kind of cash.

SBV

Of course, the 26X's were replaced by the current 26M's several years
ago, so you would have a difficult time getting a new 26X. Used 26X and
26M's are, of course, available for less. In my case, the cost new
(which was less than $30K) included Garmin GPS chartreader, additional
depth and knot-meter, autopilot, radio, stereo, roller furling, all
lines aft, reefing system, three sails, five berths, safety equipment,
trailer, and new 50 hp outboard.

Costs more than other boats? Compare apples to apples. - Compare the
costs of a new, well equipped Mac with new 50-70 hp motor to that of
other new boats of similar size and equipment, and with comparable
accommodations.

Jim