There used to be an eldery couple who sailed the Qld coast in a Careel 18
Haven't heard of them for years

Allan

It is unfortunate that the myth around the world is that Macs can't make coastal passages People are missing out on the fact that this type of vessel is great for gunkholeing I think this thought comes from unskilled sailors that get frightened by an event early in their sailing days They don't know...

I was thinking Bundaberg ( mainly because i have a place to leave car and trailer) to Great Keppel for starters and all places in between
Then possibly father afield if all goes well as i would be single handed

Allan

You have a good memory that was a few years ago
Yes i did buy a trawler and have sold it now
Couldn't bring myself to sell the mac
Just getting it ready for some coastal trips next year
With your solar panel where do you mount it?
I am trying to decide what to do with mine

Allan

Dennis
Not sure of the CCA of the old battery it is not on it hence the inquiry

No haven't sailed on Boondooma Dam but will do one day
I have sailed on BP Dam but not with the Mac

Allan

I need to replace the starter battery for my 50 hp Suzuki
What size do others use?
Eg CCA?

Allan

Chinook
Just looking at your mods makes me green with envy
It should make life on board a lot more comfortable
Good luck with the trip and look forward to your trip reports

Allan

Did you reverse the polariy before trying the bulbs?
I don't know the bulbs but wouldn't the active terminal be positive or centre pin of the bulb?
You may have reversed the fittings for no reason

Allan

Barry
Your battery terminals should tell you if you have the battery around the right way as one terminal is smaller than the other
If you reverse polarity you could damage any electronics you may have on the motor
You may have to reverse your wiring at the light socket or at the switch panel

Allan

If you are heating the pin then you will not move it You need to heat the bracket I wuold be careful as it is alloy so it may crack if you are too rough with it I would give it some warmth (only warm the casting eg with hair dryer or similar. If you get it too hot it will fracture) do not warm the p...

Does anyone know the ballast ratio on a 202 X ?

Allan

I am going to do a full service on my Suzuki DF50
Is there a prefered oil for engine and gearbox?
I would normally get a marine mechanic to do this job however we do not have one in the area
Is draining the engine oil an easy task?

Allan

How do you clean the powerhead of your outboard?
Do you use degreaser and hose it off?

Allan

On my X there are fuses behind a panel at the back of the king size berth across the transom
I found them by accident but i am not sure if the M has the same setup

Allan

I take your point
I shall retract my suggestion
I was referring to the boat being used in trawler mode with no mast

Allan