Mac Gregor 26 sailboat / Marine Insurance Survey Ireland

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!

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.

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. 

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.

Surveyors comments: Shes a bit like marmite. You either love or hate it! As the boat maker claims, the primary strength of this sailboat lies in its water ballast system. That is why its weight is relatively light, which makes it easy to tow on a trailer. There are apparently quite a few on the inland waters of Ireland. The very shallow draft makes her very suitable for large lakes and Loughs. 

If you require any help or just want some advice please drop me an email to steventruss1@aol.com 

Yacht Survey for Insurance in Ireland

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. 

Email me at steventruss1@aol.com and I will get back to you with a cost and a timescale!

Marine Survey for Insurance on the Ballinamore Canal

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!

Anyone looking for a DIY project this boat is available. 

Heavy pitting around the waterline

Lots of work to do on the decks!

Barge Building

Riversdale Barge Builders have been quality Irish Boat Builders since 2002.  They build to all specifications from Shell only to completed fitted-out barges, finished to the customers satisfaction.  They also offer the following services:

• Fit-out bays and repair base
• Fully serviced yearly moorings

  

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Marine Surveyors working on the River Shannon Ireland

I am a long established Marine Surveyor based in Carrick on Shannon, Ireland, specialising in the field of Marine Surveying and Consultation. I have been Surveying boats since 1995. By 2022 I have completed over 3750 surveys, which has included 100's of types of Yachts and Motor boats.

I provide a range of Marine Surveys including Pre-Purchase Surveys, Hull Surveys, Systems Surveys, Sea Trials, Insurance Surveys, Damage Surveys, Valuation Reports and Finance Surveys. Specialism is in River Cruisers and I have direct links to the River Shannon.

I will give you an honest opinion of the condition of the boat surveyed and I will carefully construct a choice of survey options to meet your needs.

Email me direct at steventruss1@aol.com