TIA,
I did exactly the same thing. Sold my X-boat and lasted about a year. I then picked up a 26D.
You are talking fastest under sail, correct?
The 26D, without a doubt, the fastest trailer-able Macgregor mono-hull ever built. This is the dagger-board model, I'm speaking of. The 26S is a very close second (swing up centerboard model) and I've had a couple of them clean my clock before. (although I blame the skipper, more than my boat for these events)
I absolutely love the 26D, not only because it is a fairly fast boat, but it surprises me every time I sail that the D-boat is so responsive. She'll tell you immediately if she likes your sail trim, or not.
Another thing I like about the D boat (and this, likely, goes for the S too). She is a very quiet boat. She doesn't sound like Niagara falls at the stern, when she gets some speed and she barely leaves a wake.
I never could get used to the wheel steering on the X. I thought it would be cool, but then I found myself missing the tiller. I get good feedback from a tiller and have a better sense of the steering, particularly during tacks.
And, for towing, launching and recovery, the boat is a true pleasure. The dry weight is around 1600 pounds, so with trailer you're looking at maybe 2100 something. Add in my gear and my GMC Sierra 1500 barely know it's pulling anything.
When towing from Southern California, to Lake Mead Nevada, I get 15mpg
So................ if you don't mind the lack of standing head room (although the pop top helps this) and you don't care how fast you can go under power, the 26D is probably the simplest and best trailerable, ever built. (I've owned a non Macgregor trailerable sailboat also, so have some experience here).
I've had my 26D for around 5 or 6 years now and have no plans to ever get rid of her.
Best breezes,
Steve K.
Mac 26D "Three Sheets"
