I am Mike, and have been on this list for almost 3 years, and until now never had a Macgregor sailboat, but thats finally changed.
As some background, I got my first sailboat when I was 15 (30 short years ago), and have had sailboats on and off since then. I built a small catboat style sailboat when I was in college.
I also spend time on the darkside - powerboats. I have had at least one consistantly since I was in my early 20's, everything from ski boats, the dreaded Jet skis, and large sportfish cruisers.
I have been looking at Macs since seeing one at a boat show in 1990. I still have the brochure for that 26S on a bookcase in my office.
I had been looking at the X and M models, and was even putting a deposit on a new M, but that did not work out. The Admiral did not understand why I "needed" a powersailor and a power cruiser at the same time.
Last week I picked up a bargain basement 26D that needs a little TLC, but is in good sailing condition. I plan on doing a good bit of work to get her up to speed; some fiberglass repair in the usual dock gouges, lots of interior work/ upgrades, and probably new sails next season.
I am in central Florida, just south of Orlando, and usually do most of my boating on the Indian River ICW, local lakes, and the Fl. Keys.
Sorry to ramble on so much.
I look forward to being a more active participant with this great group!
Mike
