I for one have no interest in owning a 26 foot boat that comes with a 70hp
engine. This is the antithesis of what sailing is all about.

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"JimC" wrote in message
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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