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Tired of that motor well drain plugging up, need to do something about the plumbing, the sink line and the scupper line all going to one outlet. And poorly. Option 1 install new through hull just for outboard well. Replace drain with a standard through hull and use good hose to connect with double c...

Thanks for the opinions. It’s kind of looking like a run it until it gives out, then get a motor that’s easier to get serviced type of thing. The injectors, pump, computer, are all prohibitive to replace since the engine is 7 years old. A 20 HP carbed Honda is probably what I need for cruising for m...

Yea I still stand by this installation and would do it again on a new boat right away. I’d angle them just a bit off the centerline of the boat though. Just a few degrees. And do a much better job shaping them.

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Huh. I’ll be downsizing if I ever get rid of my M. So, I’ll miss the room.

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Hi. I was wondering if I should be concerned about the age of the fuel pump on my etec. It’s a ‘11 model. Always used rec 90 and have a fuel water separator type filter. If I’m Planning a Bahamas trip, should I: carry a spare? A repair kit? Get a newer motor ;) ? Local repair guy has an etec in good...

They start to give me “the look” at around 20 degrees.

My boat collects water every time I sail her hard or for more than just a day sail. Thinking of glassing the hull and deck joint with a few passes of heavy cloth. I think I would only lap up unto the two inch vertical deck pan edge. Maybe down the hull four inches. I had planned to make some structu...

Sounds cool but alas my boat will be on her trailer during that time. I was just down to the maquases area.

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Hi Neo. It comes down to shape. The hank on jib can have the ideal shape. A roller furling jib has to roll up. It’s shape is partially dictated by that. The RF genny can’t be rolled to reduce it to working jib size effectively either. Yes the hank on Jib is a pain. But with practice it gets better. ...

Key west has few good Anchorage’s fof small boats. Trump he problem is that the only shore access is a long way from the mooring fields of permitted anchor zones. The live aboard a all have big dingies and motors. The only place that you can anchor and easily access land is cow key channel. This is ...

Weather ability in the M Good sails. Hank on jib Tight halyards Proper sail up (reef the main first) Properly set up shrouds Understanding sail trim Understanding the boats requirements (speed above 3 knots heel 15 degrees Don’t over trim the sails. Although I do find that I can crank the jib in a b...

Latest trip down through the Lower keys gulf side. Cape sable was exquisite. Great weather this time, plenty of sun. Hidden creeks accessible to Macs make this an all weather location. I did a lot of exploring here. Return to marathon. Trouble locating rec 90 on the gulf side. However, it is availab...

I don’t like the inflatable idea. Also I think the outboard mounts wouldn’t be strong enough
I did a lot of research and concluded there would not be much of a gain in speed, if any. Better off selling the boat and buying a similar sized multihull.
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Stretching a Mac would not be out of the realm of possibility. Cut the boat at the cabin ladder and add two meet to it. Have a larger cockpit.
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Ok I’ll look around for a repair place. But I still need a spare before I go anywhere. Maybe one better suited to low speed use.
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