I have the same model. Thanks Bob Schick for the advice about lowering the centerboard a bit when motoring. Mine lets the wind take the bow away all the time as well. I have to maneuver in reverse if there is any wind. Next time that happens, I hope I remember your advice about lowering the centerboard just a bit. Glad you mentioned this!
Putting some board down would have helped a whole lot with maneuvering. You don't even have to drop the centerboard all the way if you are worried about shallow water. The the centerboard down and at least one rudder will make the 26X handle very well.
This is a 26X and certainly does have a retractable keel along with the water ballast guys. He needs to put it down half-way when at the dock and will give you more control. That was scary shit at the beginning. 😂
No surprise..super lightweight boat, tons of windage, probably not much displacement below water to grab. Soon as you backed off the support of the dock the boat weathervaned downwind. You figured it out and did the right thing backing up into the wind..a very stable position..and when in the clear use engines power to push yourself around. If you had the room, which you did not here, could try having crew (your son) hold a bow line looped around a cleat so you can reverse (to port in this case) until your bow is exactly 90 degrees perpendicular into the wind, power up in reverse while having him release the line so you can back off stably directly into the wind until you are clear, to make the turn BUT, You might end up blown smashing right back into the dock if it doesn't go smoothly or your son might fall overboard if he can't release the line. Frankly I think you did the right thing just sliding off the dock and then have plenty of room and time to get turned around. As another said, put the centerboard down even a foot..maybe the rudders. Idiosyncrasy of that boat. Optional too, swing the boat to the other side of the dock with the lines before motoring off - probably a smart thing to do. You'd be blown right off bow forward. Monday morning quarterback..Live and learn.. Don't mind the stupid comments - they don't know what they're talking about. Glad you posted this..food for thought and learning through your trouble..
I have the same model. Thanks Bob Schick for the advice about lowering the centerboard a bit when motoring. Mine lets the wind take the bow away all the time as well. I have to maneuver in reverse if there is any wind. Next time that happens, I hope I remember your advice about lowering the centerboard just a bit. Glad you mentioned this!
Putting some board down would have helped a whole lot with maneuvering. You don't even have to drop the centerboard all the way if you are worried about shallow water. The the centerboard down and at least one rudder will make the 26X handle very well.
The macgregor uses ballast tanks not keels 😂
@@JeepTeriyaki ...and a center board :-)
@@bobschick2943 there is no centerboard
This is a 26X and certainly does have a retractable keel along with the water ballast guys. He needs to put it down half-way when at the dock and will give you more control. That was scary shit at the beginning. 😂
Awesome! Loved the music and the joy. We're actively looking for one
Just bought a 97 26x in the driveway but soon!!
No surprise..super lightweight boat, tons of windage, probably not much displacement below water to grab. Soon as you backed off the support of the dock the boat weathervaned downwind. You figured it out and did the right thing backing up into the wind..a very stable position..and when in the clear use engines power to push yourself around. If you had the room, which you did not here, could try having crew (your son) hold a bow line looped around a cleat so you can reverse (to port in this case) until your bow is exactly 90 degrees perpendicular into the wind, power up in reverse while having him release the line so you can back off stably directly into the wind until you are clear, to make the turn BUT, You might end up blown smashing right back into the dock if it doesn't go smoothly or your son might fall overboard if he can't release the line. Frankly I think you did the right thing just sliding off the dock and then have plenty of room and time to get turned around. As another said, put the centerboard down even a foot..maybe the rudders. Idiosyncrasy of that boat. Optional too, swing the boat to the other side of the dock with the lines before motoring off - probably a smart thing to do. You'd be blown right off bow forward. Monday morning quarterback..Live and learn.. Don't mind the stupid comments - they don't know what they're talking about. Glad you posted this..food for thought and learning through your trouble..
2 clowns at the ramp dancing😮🎉
Had you filled the ballast tank? I find my 26X handles much better under power with it empty... able to turn on a dime.
I once parked on the trailer sideways. Rudders are a thing ;)
Very nicely done :)
Have you ever sailed or motored to the Bahamas in the Mac?
How do you use the kicker motor?
I used the smaller motor for the dinghy, it was a convenient place to put it at the time.
Geese, Stick with a 12’ boat. You scare me
wrong
Yes, this is what we call American sailing, motor on!
What about Lifejackets for you and your Son No matter what the sea state or weather is. Safety first
I am planning a trip to the keys next month with my 26M. Any suggestions for where to keep the truck and trailer for 3-4 weeks while out cruising?
I live in Miami I dropped off the boat and had my truck driven home by my mom.
Hey wanted to know if there is a MacGregor boat club in Florida we could join
Did u find one?
@@JiggyC still looking but I’m def down to start one
Que mal maniobra el Mac Gregor , totalmente imprevisibles
Gay. Didn't even sail the sailboat you should've bought a motorboat and called it a day.