New Saskatchewan sales representative. Loon Creek Ent. Ltd. Southey , SK Jerome Therrien Phone: (306)726-4574
The MacGregor 26 is a really good powerboat. At high
speed, it has a remarkably comfortable, stable ride. The very sharp entry
slices thru waves efficiently. It is highly maneuverable, and only a light
touch on the wheel is required to hold a perfect course or to make sharp
turns. Top speed is obtained with an empty ballast tank and a small crew.
We limited the engine size to 50 hp for a number of reasons: An electric
start 50 hp motor provides lots of speed, yet it is light enough so that
sailing performance is not compromised. It is about the largest engine that
can be started by hand, a nice feature if your battery goes dead. It is
also about the largest engine you can pick up and move around. Try getting
a 100 hp engine off the boat and to a repair shop. Also, the heavier, higher
horsepower engines really eat up gas. If you are not interested in high
speed powering, the boat performs well with a 5 or 10 hp engine.
Ample fuel storage is provided. There are storage hatches in the
cockpit that will hold 2 standard 12 gallon fuel tanks. For safety, these
compartments are completely isolated from the interior of the boat.