MacGregor 26 D Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Roger Macgregor·1986 – 1989·Macgregor Yacht Corp.
MacGregor 26 D drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
25.83' · 7.87 m
Displ.
2,850 lbs · 1,293 kg
First year
1986

The MacGregor 26 D, introduced in 1986, represented a pivotal evolution in the MacGregor Yacht Corporation’s history, marking the transition from traditional heavyballast trailerables to the innovative waterballast systems that would define the brand for decades. Produced until 1989, the "D" stands for Daggerboard, distinguishing it from its successor, the 26 S (Swing keel). Unlike the later 26X and 26M models, which moved toward a hybrid powersailer configuration capable of high speeds under motor, the 26 D is a dedicated sailing vessel. It was designed to provide a compromise between the light weight required for easy trailering and the stability needed for coastal cruising. By utilizing approximately 1,200 pounds of water ballast housed in a fiberglass tank beneath the sole, the boat achieves a displacement of roughly 2,850 pounds when sailing, yet remains a featherweight 1,650 pounds behind a tow vehicle.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,000
Ask, not sold · 20 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
20 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+30.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
United States (50.0%) · United Kingdom (15.0%) · Spain (10.0%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

MacGregor 26 D listings span 7 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (50.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Spain.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

20 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 11,70010150.0%
United Kingdom$ 20,1913215.0%
Spain$ 22,1062210.0%
Italy$ 23,1532110.0%
Switzerland$ 7,632115.0%
Netherlands$ 25,597115.0%
Sweden$ 27,423115.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Macgregor 26M26'$ 22,5007736
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
MacGregor 26x25.83'$ 15,0005518
Catalina Capri 2626.17'$ 11,2003616
MacGregor 26 DYou are here$ 17,000209
Pearson 2726.92'$ 10,999149
Viko S 2627.89'$ 50,612136
Hunter Boats Horizon 2626.34'$ 12,051114
Jeanneau Sun Way 2121.33'$ 5,31975
MacGregor 2524.92'$ 2,67562
Hunter 2625.75'$ 15,12555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used MacGregor 26 D cost?+
The median asking price for a used MacGregor 26 D over the past 12 months is $17,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many MacGregor 26 D sailboats are for sale?+
9 MacGregor 26 D listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 20 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are MacGregor 26 D prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the MacGregor 26 D has increased by 30.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are MacGregor 26 D sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used MacGregor 26 D listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), United Kingdom (15.0%), Spain (10.0%).
05Do MacGregor 26 D listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of MacGregor 26 D listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a MacGregor 26 D?+
Comparable models include Macgregor 26M, Catalina 27, MacGregor 26x. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.