Hello,
Sorry if this has been discussed previously, but I am seeking
advice from the seasoned sailors here. I've been sailing a
San Juan 21 for years, and I'm in a position to upgrade to a different
boat. I love the SJ, but she's showing her age and my wife and I would like to start taking weekend trips on bigger lakes....the SJ is bare bones and just not roomy enough for overnight stays. So after exhausting
research, I've narrowed it down to a later
Catalina 22 MKII (swing keel), or a Mac 26X. I have sailed a
Catalina and really like it; my only complaint is the lack of an enclosed
head (first world problems). I have never sailed a Mac 26X, but have been on one in dry
storage. We love the living space, so for that it ticks all the boxes. There are a few
for sale in my area, but with Covid, there is obvious reluctance to have strangers aboard for a sail. So from purely a sailing perspective, does anyone here have experience with both boats? I have a real soft spot for the Catalina, but don't want to miss out on the Mac 26X if it's a great sailboat. I've heard/read tons of Mac
reviews, but the opinions are all over the map. Should I even waste my time waiting to get out on one?
Regarding transportation, I have a decent truck, so towing is not an issue.
Thank you!!!