Thank you all for the help with advice and mods.
The collective concern, wisdom and experience of this board's members .....
In my opinion, having access to this board is the most valuable asset a Mac owner can get. The boat is ideal for its niche, and I found my niche had migrated.
After 8 years owning my MacX, now it has a newer owner.
I listed in only one place, a free listing, and was not agressive in trying to sell it, but the right buyer found my boat as preferred over ten other MacX year 2000-plus boats he looked at, due to the overall condition and mods I had installed. The selling price as asked did not cover all my invested time and money of course, but was satisfactory, considering.
Still having a sailing addiction to feed, I am looking around at sailboats in the 18 to 22 foot range: Hunter 20, South Coast 22, CM21, Capris, etc.
My own itch niche is for a smaller cabin sailboat with primary sailing qualities, preferably swing keel shallow draught, and the ability to motor along at hull speed with minimal fuel usage, to be slipped at a nearby marina. Any further advice, leads, or suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm not as broadly experienced and wise as Moe, but like him, I have a lasting appreciation for the Mac folks here, and will visit occasionally.
