Hey all, At the end of last year I broke my skeg while pullin her out at the ramp. It appears I didn't have the engine up far enough. :cry: So i'm faced with having it repaired, or replacing the lower unit. It also has a crack that I JB welded at the hub. I would have to remove all internals to have...

Congrats on the M!!
Since your in Novi, I would take it to Kensington or Island lake and get the hang of it. Then try St Claire.
I used to live in the Livonia area, and ran EMS in Novi for years.
My X and I now reside in SC.

GOOD LUCK
Rich

My first love is riding, and I've been doing that for 44 of my 50 years on this planet. I'm a traveler by nature it seems, so to discover sailing a few years ago fits right in :D Well Being Born & Bred in Scotland & proud of my Heritage its self explanatory :) http://i844.photobucket.com/alb...

Ouch!! Sorry for your accident. I hope your on the mend soon, and can keep yourself occupied and sane in the mean time. My advice on the pain pills is simple, take what you need, when you need. Stop when appropriate. There is no need to suffer in pain and agony, and the increased stress hormones do ...

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I'm still kicking BB, started a new job, so the Mac had to take the back burner again......sigh.
Life has a way of getting in the way of my dreams, lol. I sent you a pm.

Rich

I guess the wax debate is up to personal choice. Depends on how you use and store the boat, and how much effort you want to put into it. I read quite abit of forums, and decided to go with Mainsail's advice. Google: tips for compound, polish and wax. I started with a badly oxidized hull, dull and ch...

Had this problem 2 years in a row on my '02 X despite backflushing, screens ect. Used a med Phillips screw driver, removed the access panel and found the problem. It was clogged with sealant :( No wonder nothing worked!!! Lol Its clear running now, but a new hose and clamps are on the "gitter d...

dlandersson wrote:Nice, for your second outing, did you leave the slip?

Nah...Just sat on the dock and griped about gas prices like the big power boats, and drank too much.

Rich

What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas......

Our first outing on the Mac.

Rich

Congrats and welcome

Rich

Congrats and welcome

Best tip I can offer: Practice raising and lowering the mast.
We're new also....


Rich

I'm going to have to pass. I think I will do something similar to Sumner's boat. I dont have any cushions on deck right now, so I'm starting from scratch.
Thanks for the info,

Rich

We motor unbalasted on the lake, and she handles just fine. One of the go-fasts powered by us at about 70 mph last weekend, and the resulting wave hit us broad side while anchored (again..unbalasted). We rocked something fierce :o :? Everything on the table was on the floor, and me and my kid were h...

What dates are in the mix?
Would love to do something like this.

Rich