1996 MacGregor 65
LOA
19.81m (65.0ft)
Beam
5.18m (17.0ft)
Displacement
15,876kg (35,001lbs)
Year
1996–2010
Manufacturer
MacGregor
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 19.81 m | 65.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 16.15 m | 53.0 ft |
| Beam | 5.18 m | 17.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.22 m | 4.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 22.00 m | 72.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 15,876 kg | 35,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 5,443 kg | 12,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 120.0 m² | 1,292 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Centerboard | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 380 L | 100.4 gal |
| Water Capacity | 760 L | 200.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 4 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Roger MacGregor | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
19.30
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
34.3%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.83 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
9.2
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1996 MacGregor 65
The MacGregor 65 is a remarkable trailerable (by permit) motorsailer that defied convention. Her shoal draft and centerboard allowed access to remote anchorages unreachable by deeper yachts.