Based on your previous posts, I think it would be best for all involved if you don't increase your speed to 16 knots. Maybe you should not be pushing 10! :? Thanks for the laugh. I needed it. It is always funnier when it is someone else's boat. :wink: For the punchline, please tell us how many times...

Captain Steve wrote:Hummer H3!!!

Steve,

How does the H3 go? Is it rated high enough to tow the Mac. I have heard it is only a mid size 4x4. Would still love one though.

Cam

i rig it the same way as i sail. Very relaxed, slow and safe. However, i still do it in an hour. Add 10 mins for launching. I just have the standard hardware: no CDI. With mast raising kit. I could streamline to perhaps 50 mins from driving in the water to leaving the dock...maybe. But why rush? The...

There has to be a way of adding a transom extension which could be used as a dive/swim platform. Has anyone had a go at this?

I give it 2 months before someone has installed underwater lighting on the rudders. Love that idea.

There has to be a way of adding a transom extension which could be used as a dive/swim platform. Has anyone had a go at this?

The extra bolt and the rope in the rudder is more than enough. The bolt is a very safe and secure backup to the rope. Those photos remind me not to be lazy and leave the bolts out. At least on the Macs we have another rudder should we grind one down the road level! That comment really didn't help, d...

thanks Kevin.

I guess if I had a smaller tear or damage to mine I'd make a mold out of plasticine (modelling clay) and then use that to form some black 5200 so that you could hardly tell it from the original. Repacing the rail is simply WAaaaayy too difficult - BTDT on a past boat, and I'll never do it again if ...

Where is the best place to put outside speakers in the cockpit of a new 26M? I know some have attached them to hinges on the inside of the cabin but i would like mine to be permanently installed in the cockpit. Any ideas?

Cam

So you are saying you agree with my choice Moe and Catigale of a BF 60 HP?

Cam

The 60 Merc is looking the goods at the moment. Although i seem to be changing my decision like my underwear (50 Honda is still tempting). Thank you all for your ideas and comments.

Cam

i hope there is a aluminium version for the mac. Carbon Fibre seems a little overkill for our type of sailboat.

I am leaning towards the Honda 50 or Bigfoot 60. I have dealers within 1/2 hour of my house and they service as well. I noticed the bigfoot has a bigger battery charging capacity. Also, prices are within a few hundred dollars of each other. What to do? What to do?

Cost?

Have a look at the Hummingbird Matrix 12 (About $140-). Add a GPS receiver (under $100-) and you have GPS capability. It is not a chart plotter but it will give you all that you asked for, plus water temp, log, elapsed time, average speed, compass, waypoints, etc. I have just done the same exercise ...