In 2017 we purchased this 2004 MacGregor 26M from Willow Bay Boatyard and had a sea toilet fitted. We sailed out of Chichester Harbour between 2017 and 2021. Anti-fouling paint applied in 2020. In 2021 she was stored on her trailer on dry land until October 2021. In October 2021 the 4 wheel trailer had a full overhaul prior to trailering the boat from Chichester to Nottingham where we launched the boat off the trailer and moored her at Beeston Marina. The trailer can be used to launch and retrieve the boat. It can also be used to store the boat. Between 2022 and 2025 we have used the boat... read more

“Summer Wine” was built in 1999 and was the actual boat shown at the Earls Court, London Boat show in 2000. She is a water ballasted trailer sailor powered by a 50hp Yamaha outboard, wheel steering with twin rudders. This is an amazingly flexible and versatile boat which can be sailed, powered and trailed on the road to your chosen destination. You can raise and lower the mast yourself and store the boat at home, when not in use. This means it is probably the most cost-effective way of owning a 26ft sailboat. She has a low draft due to her water ballast and lifting keel. This mea... read more