Macgregor 26S

BoatVerdict market snapshot

These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 26 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.

The BoatVerdict take

• BoatVerdict listing data

  Pricing is tight: the middle half of listings sits between $5,000 and $8,000, only a 1.6x spread. A boat asking well outside that band needs a reason, and "it is loaded" is usually not enough of one.

Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.

Macgregor 26S prices by model year

13 distinct boats, listed now or since taken down, re-posts counted once. Years with fewer than 3 boats show a count only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

What a used Macgregor 26S is worth

We have seen 13 distinct Macgregor 26S boats for sale between Jun 14, 2026 and Nov 14, 2026, model years 1990 to 1994, in 9 states. The median ask is $7,000 and half of all asks sit between $5,000 and $7,500. Asking prices fall about 5.3% for each year of age (24% over five years), measured on these 13 boats and steadied with the 5.2% rate we measure for the class.

What moves the price of a 26S

Recent Macgregor 26S asking prices

Macgregor recalls and accident record

These numbers are for the builder, not this model. Check the specific hull with a HIN lookup for recalls and reported accidents.

Engines we actually see on the 26S

• Suzuki 4-stroke outboard 2 listings · 8% of our sample

  Underrated, highly reliable 4-strokes — Suzuki effectively pioneered the modern big 4-stroke outboard. Slightly thinner dealer network than Yamaha/Mercury in some regions, which is the only real resale knock.

  Service reality: 100-hour service; check the timing-chain-driven valvetrain history on high-hour units. Confirm a Suzuki dealer is reachable in the buyer's area.

  Full Suzuki 4-stroke outboard reliability profile →

• Honda 4-stroke outboard 1 listing · 4% of our sample

  Among the most reliable outboards made — automotive-grade Honda 4-stroke engineering. Heavier than rivals and a smaller marine dealer network, but mechanically a top-tier, long-life choice.

  Service reality: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region.

  Full Honda 4-stroke outboard reliability profile →

Macgregor 26S specifications

Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.

What to inspect on a used Macgregor 26S

1. Suzuki 4-stroke outboard: 100-hour service; check the timing-chain-driven valvetrain history on high-hour units. Confirm a Suzuki dealer is reachable in the buyer's area. Seen on 2 of the 26 26S listings we track.
2. Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Suzuki 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Suzuki 4-stroke outboard.
3. Honda 4-stroke outboard: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region. Seen on 1 of the 26 26S listings we track.
4. Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Honda 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Honda 4-stroke outboard.
5. Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 68% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
6. On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1990, so boats over 36 years old are actively traded in this model.

This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 26S listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.

What a 26S costs to own

$3,750 – $10k per year

• 26 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
• Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (CA)
• Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
• Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work

Where 26Ss are for sale

• CA 7
• MI 4
• WA 4
• NJ 2
• CO 2
• NC 2
• OH 1
• TX 1
• MT 1
• SC 1

Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 26 listings in 18 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.

What else buyers cross-shop

• Macgregor 26X median ask $11,000 · 26 ft · 58 listings
• Macgregor 26M median ask $19,500 · 26 ft · 35 listings
• Sea Ray 260 Sundancer median ask $30,000 · 26 ft · 136 listings
• Sea Ray 260 median ask $19,000 · 26 ft · 36 listings
• Sea Ray 260 Sundeck median ask $27,000 · 26 ft · 39 listings
• Four Winns 268 Vista median ask $23,000 · 26 ft · 41 listings

Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.