I was back at Cleopatra Marina today carrying a Pre- Purchase Survey on this Hunter 460 for an American client.
Very strongly built these 'old girls' with lots of beam. Good reviews generally and good value for money. Have a good look at the keel to hull joint.
I have been Surveying boats since 1995. By 2023 I have completed over 3700 surveys, which includes 100's of types of Yachts and Motor boats.
I frequently inspect boats in Ireland, Corfu, Preveza, Lefkas and Nidri and have a good working relationship with many of the Marinas and Yacht Brokers.
Today's Boat Insurance Survey was in Lahinch. This is a small town on Liscannor Bay, on the northwest coast of County Clare, Ireland.
The MacGregor 26 Sailboat is a trailable sailing boat. It is also a water-ballasted trailer sailboat. This boat is 26 feet long and is not difficult to rig and sail. Its most attractive quality is not its ability to sail but its capacity to perform as a fast power cruiser. This sailboat is capable of cruising at 22 miles per hour!
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| You need to steer a sailboat from the helm so you won’t miss any of the action. These boats are primarily powered by the wind that hits the sails. The engines that provide auxiliary power to sailboats are cheaper to run than the engines that run powerboats since they use less fuel. |
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| If you are a novice sailor, the MacGregor 26 Sailboat is a great option. It is the best-selling cruising sailboat in the world. A total of 38,000 MacGregor sailboats have been sold to date. |
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| The MacGregor 26 is self-righting due to the 1,200 lbs. of water completely sealed in the baffled centerline compartment located under the sole. After it’s launched on the water, a valve is opened to flood this area. The valve is closed when enough water is contained. On haul out, this valve is again opened to drain the water. |
If you require any help or just want some advice please drop me an email to steventruss1@aol.com
Presently carrying out Pre- Purchase boat surveys across Ireland.
I have been Surveying boats since 1995. By 2022 I have completed over 3700 surveys, which includes 100's of types of Yachts and Motor boats.I frequently inspect boats across Ireland and have a good working relationship with many of the marinas and Yacht Brokers.
Insurance Survey on this elderly Valk Kruiser today! Surprised to hear that there is no 'Boat Safety Scheme' on the River Shannon and surrounding Lochs!
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| Anyone looking for a DIY project this boat is available. |
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| Heavy pitting around the waterline |
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| Lots of work to do on the decks! |
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