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[Macless Pete]

I am not “Macless Pete” anymore! I have happily purchased a 2001 with some decent upgrades. I ended up flying to Florida for a weekend and at the same time scheduled a survey. Besides some elbow grease and minor repairs/replacements the boat is dry and solid. It has been in Florida for the last 3 years and it has been barely used in saltwater.
The first issue that I have to address right away is the trailer. It needs new bearings and I want to upgrade the brakes with discs for the 1000 mile trip home in March. The trailer has rust in the usual places (see link) but not sure how deep. The surveyor did not see any major issues, but recommended taking it to a trailer place. My first questions on this forum as a Mac owner:
1. Is it worth it spending one boat buck to get stock trailer back to life and to its new home, or just get a new tandem one. The new tandem would have to be bought in advance, and Imight have to drive with it to Florida and then take it to a local shop for final boat fitting.

2. For how much can I sell the stock trailer in its current conditions? It has new tires and galvanized wheels (not installed yet) which go for $200.

3. Does anyone have the Venture 5925?

4. Can I change my username or do I have to register again?
Thanks a lot!
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[Sumner]

My advice would be check and lube or have the bearings checked and then get the boat/trailer home. Are you in the mountains or out on the flats? Take it easy and run 55-60 going home and don't worry about the brakes, just leave braking distance.

Once home re-evaluate the situation. The worst rust at that area on the tongue could easily be gusseted over by a welding shop. Maybe take it into one down there and have that done. It shouldn't cost much. I wouldn't be that concerned about it getting the boat home unless you can punch holes in it by hand with a screwdriver.

Once home figure out the cost for a second axle with brakes vs. what you could buy new. I added a second axle, but didn't price it all out. Also I did the work. Are you capable or would it all have to be farmed out. In the latter case moving to a new trailer might make sense.

I doubt the old trailer has much value unless you can find a Mac owner in need of one.

Good luck and congrats on the boat,

Sum

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[dlandersson]

Here I sit....
broken hearted...
Ih the pre-sale engine inspection...
It barely farted...

Guess I'm "Macless Dave" this week.

I am not “Macless Pete” anymore! I have happily purchased a 2001 with some decent upgrades. I ended up flying to Florida for a weekend and at the same time scheduled a survey. Besides some elbow grease and minor repairs/replacements the boat is dry and solid. It has been in Florida for the last 3 years and it has been barely used in saltwater.
The first issue that I have to address right away is the trailer. It needs new bearings and I want to upgrade the brakes with discs for the 1000 mile trip home in March. The trailer has rust in the usual places (see link) but not sure how deep. The surveyor did not see any major issues, but recommended taking it to a trailer place. My first questions on this forum as a Mac owner:
1. Is it worth it spending one boat buck to get stock trailer back to life and to its new home, or just get a new tandem one. The new tandem would have to be bought in advance, and Imight have to drive with it to Florida and then take it to a local shop for final boat fitting.

2. For how much can I sell the stock trailer in its current conditions? It has new tires and galvanized wheels (not installed yet) which go for $200.

3. Does anyone have the Venture 5925?

4. Can I change my username or do I have to register again?
Thanks a lot!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59677157@N08/?saved=1

[pmcco]

Congratulations on your new MAC . I sent you a PM.
Patrick

[Macless Pete]

thanks guys. I will service the bearings, check the existing surge brakes, and bring one more Mac to Casa Rio Marina.

[c130king]

Pete,

I am considering moving my to Casa Rio very soon. Will be going to Fort Belvoir tomorrow to lower the mast and...if the mercury service shop is open...trailering there for a quick motor repair.

Then back to my house for a few weeks of cleaning and hopefully a good waxing/polishing.

Then...maybe mid-late March...over to Casa Rio Marina. In fact I am considering driving over there tomorrow after I lower the mast and talking to them and see if they have room and get the price and everything.

Cheers,
Jim
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[Uncle Jim]

Jim,
When you get to Casa there are two places to store the boat on the trailer. One accross the front of the marina just along the fence is Grab Bag Sail boats, run by Greg a good guy and lots of help and information. I don't think he's there on Mondays. The rest of the marinia is run from the marina office. Only the Marina offers the slip but if your OK with mast up, GBS might be a little cheaper. But either way it's a gretat place to sail out of
Jim

[c130king]

I do want mast up. That is what I do at Ft. Belvoir. Last time I was at Casa Rio...back in April or May I think...Greg was not there that day either. I will go talk to the marina folks and see what they have to say then I will try to contact Greg later in the week and see what he has to say.

Ready to try my luck on the Chesapeake...the Potomac is getting a little limited for me.

Cheers,
Jim

[Uncle Jim]

Last time I was at Casa Rio...back in April or May I think...Greg was not there that day either.

He does move around quit a bit, kind of like a 4yo on a sugar rush , IF you stop in at the little house on the right as you enter the gate you can get a phone number for him. I store my boat just around the corner from his office


Jim

[Macless Pete]

Their 6-month summer session starts april 16th and it seems like it is pretty full until then. I will be picking up the at the ned of March

[c130king]

Pete,

By "full" do you mean lots of big boats up on the hard?

Raining today so I will put my plan off for a few more weeks anyway.

Jim

[Uncle Jim]

Jim, Pete,
winter storage at CR is always full, It starts to thin out around April. If you keep yuor boat there have it out before Nov if you want to trailer it durning the winter months.

[Macless Pete]

Full as in they recommended that I find another place until April 16th for the same reason uncle Jim gave.

[c130king]

I got in touch with Greg out at Casa Rio and he says he has a slot for me in a couple of weeks...and the price is pretty good.

Got König back from the Mercury service center yesterday...$250 for a new impeller, water pump and other minor service. Ran through a large floating patch of "river weed" on the Potomac back in January and "burned out" the water pump. Now it sits in my driveway and I will begin the washing/waxing process along with some minor projects today. Hoping my HOA doesn't squawk too much.

Hopefully out to CR in a couple of weeks. I am ready to sail the "big waters" of the Chesapeake. Hope to meet some of you other MD area Mac owners out on the water this Spring.

Cheers,
Jim
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