The
NEW MacGregor 26M has seen many improvements which add to its
structural integrity. A more pronounced centerline ridge
provides a stiffer bottom and the addition of beams between
the
liner and the deck adds more stiffness under foot.
Three
hundred pounds of permanent ballast in a sealed container surrounds
the daggerboard trunk and is bonded to both the hull and trunk. This
provides added strength and enhanced stability. The daggerboard
trunk takes the full downward thrust of the mast to
the keel of the boat for significant structural improvement.
MacGregor boats are built of individual layers of fiberglass fabrics, laid in place by hand, in a carefully controlled process. Hulls and decks are light, but strong, with extra reinforcement at all high stress points.
