Hans, it is no problem running an M with just the foresail or spinaker. I have sailed with a 150 Genoa only several times and I do not have running backstays. As parrothead said, with the boom straight the topping lift and main sheet to the traveler act as a backstay. You could try it first and see ...

Jim, we leave our boat in the water for 6 months at a time up here in the PNW and you will love it. You should flush the engine out each time it is used. I would do it with the engine down, rabbit ears on and run for about 3-5 min while flushing. Then I tip the motor up and keep it out of the water ...

I have had both a 2001 X (White hull) and the 2005 M (Blue hull). The blue hull has proved to be much faster. I was purplexed at why this was until I read "NiceAft"s reply. Since we live in the Pacific NW the water is cold. In the summer the blue hull is heated by the sun and thus heats th...

If you put the boats & trailers bow in and on a slight cant you can stager the bows, one slightly past the other. I believe this is what is done but don't quote me. Also I was thinking of making a wooden skid that would attach to the trailer frame and would allow the boat to be slid into the con...

Well folks after a year of excuses I finally gave up and cancelled my enclosure order with Dowsar. For the last 2 month I was told that my enclosure was made and in the shop, just had to be shipped. I called several time to see if it had been shipped yet, once at the beginning of the day hoping they...

Congradulations Phillip and thanks for the pictures. This sure helps alot in seeing how it is packed and shipped. I will also save the picture to show our shipping agent. As you said, I will go with a company that provides the total package including packing/unpacking. Look forward to seeing picture...

Frank, do they still have the boat and is it still for sale? I may want more details.

How about a 36-42'er? What kind of cost?

Phillip, congrats on your boat. I sent you a personnal email re information on shipping. I know what you mean that every man should have a "Sheila" like yours, although mine is called Carole (close enough). She is determined that we are going to cruise the canals in Europe with our Mac. Th...

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Shane, several members or the MYCBC "MacGregor Yacht Club of BC" are heading down to the Seattle Boat show on Sat. 27th. Meeting at the White Rock park&ride then carpooling down. If you could wait a day you would be welcome to come along. We will be at the Vancouver Boat show in the Ma...

I ordered a Dowsar full enclosure a year ago this week for my M. Art has gone through rough time with his canvas supplier and I have been patient with all of that. Now that he has a new supplier he wanted to make sure the product was right before he sent one across Canada, and I can see that. But no...

Does anyone know of the name of a dealer in the UK? Other areas in Europe could work but our preference is the UK. I am trying to find out what changes are made to the MacGregor for the EU market. Also the cost of purchase of a boat over in Europe.

Any help would be appreciated.

You know what they say....Big wheel Big cockpit....... I changed mine to the 18" and love it.

Phillip, thanks for the info. Sorry for taking so long to reply but these 12-14hr days are cutting into my computer time, can't wait to retire. The prices from that site are not exactly what I have found here but since I will not be shipping until the early spring of 2010 this is just a budget figur...