Very nice

His view of the Gulf Stream 19 miles out is pretty impressive - much calmer than what I'm used to on Lake Michigan 8) https://youtu.be/_zhmiYJfvkE?t=1016 Hi All Interesting video of a character who bought a Mac26M, bought a used engine and converted it to Trawler Mode Configuration all for about $20...

Thx, adding it to my toolbox

kmclemore wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 7:18 am Saw this today and thought I'd pass it on. I've known of many rescue methods (including using the boom as a crane), but this is so simple for an able & competent MOB. Good idea.

Thx

Jimmyt wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:37 am Cool video. Thanks for posting.

Here’s another one. This dude has a lot of 26M sailing videos on his channel.

Lake Mead up 11 feet

Good question.

An X has a "V" hull with a 5% plane

An "M" has a "V" hull with a 15% plane.

mattabbe wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 6:34 am Will a 26X trailer work for a 26M?

OverEasy wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 9:55 am Just a laugh…..

Best Regards
Over Easy

Every winter I get 2 foot-itis, but I get over it in May

NiceAft wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 10:55 am So D.L., are you looking to upgrade

And: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLVcWFJBy_Q They missed other guest behaviours: - Must bring beer or snacks - Must NEVER ask "Are we going to be out ALL day?" (Note: this act is grounds for immediate expulsion from the boat) - Must enthusiastically cheer the captain when he torpedoes ...

Boat Loan Calculator - kinda neat. 8) https://www.atlantismarinefinance.com/loan-calculator/?utm_campaign=SAL%20-%203P%20-%20Partner&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=259073020&_hsenc=p2ANqtz---im7pz3kusA7TY8ciyG7DkyI2J4ZHdyYtoUgQ1Uxl3EB-lTp6tEunu13cKn4aWNfKE9yHu3P4bX39dUvp_D8wHOZkiw&utm_conten...

Apparently the new "thing" for 20-something girls is a guy with a "yacht" - so we're in the sweet spot :) https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1AWFA_enUS852US852&sxsrf=APwXEdeytPnJwjEEbodEK654S4hfyXfg7A:1684962242044&q=Yacht+(HOT)+Girl+Twenties&tbm=isch&source=univ...

Passenger Boat Etiquette 8) https://www.discoverboating.com/videos/boat-passenger-ettiquette?utm_source=email&utm_medium=manual_promo&utm_campaign=progressive_e1_boat_shows_cbs_thumbnail&mkt_tok=NjE3LUdXTC02ODcAAAGL5Py3OjNDopY_bzI_M6PFvm-1KRwKCCnb-Osj94h-bs1Io4UPa4Vux-CBCWLT1OBgANvPpYSCn...

Ditto - we need to know what you're using in order to give good, thoughtful, (and sometimes correct) advice

kurz wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 1:33 am First tell us what Prop you have now on which boat

Might be worth looking into.

Stickinthemud57 wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 2:31 pm All halyards aft. No furler, regular forestay with hank-on jib.

Be glad to go out with you any time you need an extra pair of eyes, etc. 8) I recently had a new new Mercury 60 HP outboard installed and I am having issues hitting the WOT RPM range and the installer has been less than helpful saying what I reached (5,000 RPMs vs the manual range of 5,500 - 6,000) ...