I am thinking of purchasing a boat. Preferably the boat would be both a sailboat and a motorboat...?

I am thinking about the MacGregor 26m. Any advice or suggestions on any other boats models that will be ablet configure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!|||One really needs to know about your desires and intended use to give a good answer. Most boat 26 feet and over will have an auxillary engine. Sailboats which may not sail the best, but are good motoring boats are often referred to as motorsailors.





Generally speaking, if you want to motor quite a bit, a diesel inboard will have advantages in many situations but comes with a higher up front initial cost.





The MacGregor 26 is an easily trailerable production boat that is not at all robust. However, if you want an affordable boat that gets you out there on the water in various protected locations, it's a boat worth considering. It's not a boat I would consider for longer term sailing or open water conditions.





I'd also recommend you take some lessons, get involved in a college club or yacht club to learn more about sailing and boating in general before purchasing a boat like this.|||A sailboat in the 26' range is almost always going to have either an inboard engine or an outboard engine. Inboard would most likely be diesel. It will usually have a larger fuel capacity and therefore a longer range when no wind is available. A motorsailer is going to have a much larger diesel engine and a very large fuel tank so that you can motor for much longer distances. It is going to be a longer boat and have much more cabin and cockpit space as well. Much more comfortable for live aboard and long range cruising. Unless you are planning on extended trips such as 1 month or longer and being hundreds of miles from fuel, the MacGregor is an excellent choice.|||A combination sailboat and motor boat is called a MOTOR SAILOR and a MacGregor is NOT a Motor Sailor... it's a sailboat with a diesel auxilliary.





You need to talk to a yacht broker because it's obvious you don't know enough about boats to keep from making a serious and expensive mistake.