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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Macwester 26

Versatile and Rugged
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  303737
  • LOA  ·  7.92m
  • Year  ·  1967
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo Penta (2002)
  • Lying  ·  Woodbridge
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Macwester 26
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Extra Details

Designer C S J Roy
Builder Macwester Marine
Lying Woodbridge
Fuel capacity 45.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 200.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Volvo Penta (2002)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Engine spares

Engine only test run since complete rebuild

Dimensions

LOA 7.92m
LWL 6.40m
Beam 2.80m
Draft Min 0.84m
Draft Max 0.84m
Displacement 6,720kg
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail - Slab (2020) 2 Reefs
Other sails Spinnaker ()
Genoa ()
Gib ()

All sails launder in 2020. Now stored in fresh sail bags

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of single berths 4
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual windlass
2 anchors
(CQR)
25.00m of chain
windvane self-steering system

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Clock
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Safety harnesses
Horn
Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

The Macwester 26 is the ideal boat for those wanting to explore further afield. As a bilge keel she suits the many estuaries around the UK, but is also capable of dealing with the open waters of the North Sea, the Channel or further. Spacious and well appointed, she offers ample space for 4 to sleep. The saloon is adaptable with good head height and room to move about. The deck area is equally spacious and whilst she is easily single handed, the deck space allows for a small crew to enjoy her sailing capabilities.

This example has been in the same ownership for the last six years. Self-maintained she does not have a service record but bills confirm a total engine rebuild this year, and has only been run for testing since. (There is a video online showing her being started and run).

All sails have been recently laundered and are presented very well, stored in fresh sail bags, they include a Mainsail, Genoa, Gib and Spinnaker. Batteries have recently been updated with 2 12v Batteries (one 100AH and one 80Ah)

Heads were recently replaced (2019) and all Sea cocks have been serviced. There is no black water tank although space is available for one to be installed.

The tech (Chart plotter, Depth etc) is quite recent but with the move to phone-based apps, the need to update is not immediate. An auto helm is also included and is quite recent.

This is a vessel that would suit a family or somebody who wants to enjoy the social side of sailing. Those who know Macwester will know their reputation as being sturdy and forgiving.

Plenty of photos and videos are online but for further information, please do get in touch.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

6 years

Why are you selling her?

Bought a bigger boat

Where have you sailed her?

East of England (Stour, Deben, Blackwater) and North Sea

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