Thanks. Grill cover sounds great. Wife won't let me cover the entire boat.

Any recommendations for a cheap console cover?

Thanks,

Pete
2001 26X

Irene is heading our way. Any suggestions on better securing the Mac on the trailer?

Should I fill the ballast tank with water?

Pete
Hampton, VA

Has anyone weighed their Mac 26X and factory trailer?

I sold my F350 and have a smaller tow vehicle now so I need to pay more attention to the weight.

Thanks

I am try to adjust the idle on my Honda 50. I Don't know how accurate the pedestal tach is, so I want to hook up my fluke 88. I know this will require some adjustment to the readout to get the correct value for the 3 cylinder Honda.. I don't have the Fluke inductive pickup attachment so I need to us...

All this talk about wanting a bigger Mac, how about a Little Mac

Little Mac

I pulled this from the Charleston Harbor website: $12.00 per foot per week (35 ft minimum)
So a Mac 26X would cost $70/night ($2 x 35).

Also, what is the nearest boat ramp?

I have been flushing my Honda every time using the ears. I have problems sometimes getting water to flow through the engine and find I have obstruction in the pea hole. Also, I still had salt buildup on the thermostat (I check it very year or 2). So I think puggsy's idea to use a water bag is best. ...

Pete, Drive on down to Jacksonville, FL and go sailing with me and JCasale on the St. John's River. Also hope to pop out on the Atlantic for a bit. Jim . Jim, Now you have me thinking about heading further south. What recommendations do you have for places to dock the boat. I would like to live on ...

I am contemplating taking my Mac (by trailer) to Charleston, SC after Christmas for ~5 days vacation. Has anyone stayed on their boat in Charleston? Marina recommendation? Or are there any other east coast winter recommendation spots besides south Florida (don't want to drive that far)? Thanks, Pete...

Dmitri (and others),

What is the size of your bunk boards (approximate): Length x Width x Height?

FYI. My current lift has bunks that match the trailer bunk setup. I am having to replace the cradle (rusted out) with an aluminum one. I plan to replace the bunks with lengthwise bunks.

Thanks,

Pete

What are the advantages of having a mast cap?

Should I make one for my X (boat, not wife)?

Are they UV resistant?

I am a member of a membership campground. I sold my camper 4 years ago and bought a Mac 26X. I was informed recently that I could not camp in my boat because it was not considered a “Camping vehicle” and/or “recreational vehicle”. I have copied the Member Rules below: “Camping vehicle” and/or “recre...

Just out of curiosity why do you say nay on significant highway? Is it the wheelbase or something else. Tow vehicle wheel base and weight are 2 major factors. Also the overload capacity of the braking system. My impression is that full size trucks generally have higher capacity brake systems than t...