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Just a little note to those who are not aware; Gazmn is retired FDNY.

I just checked it out. The price is now 550. U.S.

I like the idea of backing the trailer back into the drink after pulling out a few feet, and then recranking. I never thought of doing that.

Needing to do the MacGregor Bump has never been a challenge; this idea makes so much sense.

I can only respond to making the pattern. I have an :macm: , but making the pattern would be no different on an :macx: . I didn’t have any brown paper to make a pattern, so I Scotch Taped a bunch of brown paper grocery bags together, placed them on the cockpit seats, and rubbed a pencil around the s...

DOCKWA had a best boat name contest. Here is the list for “The Sweetheart” category.

I really can’t answer your question about speed. At the last Annapolis boat show (I know you are in Canada), I bought a new Genoa from UK Sails in New York State, USA. They were very accommodating. I don’t know if, and where they have offices, but it is worth an inquiry. http://www.uksailmakers-ny.c...

If shooting off out of date flares on the 4th was legal I would never complain! Herschel, sent you a PM let me know if you received it. I don't seem to be able to get admin to change my email address associated with this web site. Have emailed admin multiple times but no results. If you receive the...

I just don’t get it

This is just another Mac wannabe. It’s filling the void left by MacGregor’s closing, but there are still plenty of Mac’s out there to be had.

As Russ has pointed out;

Sill, I can buy 4 Macs for the price of this boat.

Jimmy, “Back Winding”, that is what you named it, isn’t it

First, as you are coming about, let the jib fill and billow out before you pull the leeward jib sheet, and be certain the now windward sheet is loose. Second, As the jib is coming across, start rapidly correcting to windward. It just takes timing, and a feel for the boat. And pay attention to the t...

Might this help? CDI roller furler.

I understand Idiotfool’s pain, but I could not agree more with K9Kampers reply. It’s time to take action. Get on the water.

First, as you are coming about, let the jib fill and billow out before you pull the leeward jib sheet, and be certain the now windward sheet is loose. Second, As the jib is coming across, start rapidly correcting to windward. It just takes timing, and a feel for the boat. And pay attention to the te...

So Toms question (RPM’s), when answered, will give a hint to identifying the problem.