Buying a new Mac

wbpenney · Post by **wbpenney** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:27 am

I also went with a jib .

Bill

wbpenney · Post by **wbpenney** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:41 am

Sorry, this Forum Censor keeps zapping me.

Bill

wbpenney · Post by **wbpenney** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:46 am

I ordered the jib for a standard forestay.

Bill

Frank C · Post by **Frank C** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:01 am

... he does not have a source for the gas tanks. I know there was a discussion about them a little while ago but I dont think it ever ended with a replacement for the discontinued ones.

I'd think any Mac dealers worth their salt should be reading this website ... continuously.

The answer to fuel tanks has been here for years. It hasn't changed this week, but I just posted a few links to help out.

Homework pays dividends. Get informed.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:45 am

So is four 6 gal tanks the standard for

's these days. How are they all plumbed together or do you have to switch hoses when a tank runs dry.

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:02 am

Moe wrote:I haven't seen anyone mention the mast raising kit... priceless!

Ugh, yeah missed that one. Absolute must.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:52 am

After review of some of the posts on here I am going to tell Will at Scotts Yachts to just supply me with one 6 gallon tank. I can add the other three later. This will allow me to only fill the tanks needed for the planed trip. Possibly leaving two of them at home allowing more storage space. Also it will allow me to remove the tanks from the boat during filling, which i feel is important.

Guess you just switch the fuel line when you run one tank dry which would keep the clutter down. I guess I could carry just one line and possibly keep a spare new fuel line below deck. Or is there a better way?

Frank C · Post by **Frank C** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:23 am

Yes, I keep a new fuel line in a bilge locker, still within its retail packaging. I leave the my working fuel line always connected to the engine, and periodically 'heft' the tank to see how low the fuel level is getting. When down to about one gallon, just pop the fuel hose off that tank and plug in the next tank. Engine continues running on residual fuel in the lines. Changing tanks with a slight balance left means some fuel's there, 'in reserve.'

I always add 2 ounces of STA-BIL before refilling each 6-gallon tank. Though widely reported in this Forum, I've never had any problem with bad gas -- at least in NorCal. I can't say if my success is due to CAlif doing something right (???

) or if it's due to the STA-BIL. The 32oz. bottle has a built-in measuring spout ... shows an on-line price @ $16. Get it at any autoparts store.

[b][u]This Link[/u][/b] wrote:The straight fact of the matter is fuel in your lawnmower, motorcycle, ATV or boat will separate over time. The tank is not sealed the same way a car is and in around 60 days fuel can start to breakdown.
. . .
Fuel Stabilizer, is a blend of additives that keeps fuel fresh for up to a year. It also contains a water remover to prevent corrosion and a fuel injector and carburetor cleaner to restore power.

You might ask why this is a big deal. (We did.) The answer is that using stale or separated fuel can cause gum, varnish, rust and/or corrosion deposits to build up in your engine resulting in starting problems, craptacular performance, and any number of other annoyances that’ll require you to tear that bad boy down at the first hint of spring.

TAW02 · Post by **TAW02** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:13 am

Andy hipetrol wrote:I too have been lurking on this board for a while. I would like to own an M, but am worried about storage and a boat payment. I know this may sound crazy but do any of you guys get grief from your neighbors about having a 26 foot plus boat in the driveway?

Some neighborhoods have a Homeowners Association. If you live in one of those neighborhoods, it is doubtful that you can keep your boat at home, even to work on it. Tough, but that's the way the mast tumbles. Excuse that expression. Though in my case I don't have a Homeowners Association to regulate whether I can bring my boat home. But being that I live in a sea-side village, it doesn't seem out of place to harbour a boat in your drive-up. This is good because I do like to occasionally play with the modifications part of owning a Mac. And when I host parties and barbeque, I open up the boat and put on some load music cd's. Kind of like a huge speaker box, the Mac is.

Good luck there, Andy
Big T

Divecoz · Post by **Divecoz** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:41 am

Pete wrote:After review of some of the posts on here I am going to tell Will at Scotts Yachts to just supply me with one 6 gallon tank. I can add the other three later. This will allow me to only fill the tanks needed for the planed trip. Possibly leaving two of them at home allowing more storage space. Also it will allow me to remove the tanks from the boat during filling, which i feel is important.

Guess you just switch the fuel line when you run one tank dry which would keep the clutter down. I guess I could carry just one line and possibly keep a spare new fuel line below deck. Or is there a better way?

Sorry I saw this a bit late.
We have an 05 M We have a 12 gallon tank on S.B. side and a 6 gal. on the port side. I have never used all 12 gal. in one season . . . .its a sailboat. We have a small cooler that holds about 6 drinks and some ice on the port side, it will slide out and saves steps to the cabin. We did once with some free ice from a sad fisherman fill the motor well with Ice and drinks for the whole day of sailing for 4 people.

R Rae · Post by **R Rae** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:29 pm

My theory is, if you have two fuel lines----Use them!!

With 3 & 6 gal. tanks kept primed up, and always with that STABIL stuff. I frequently will (whilst running ) switch fuel lines with never a missed heartbeat. It's a great confidence booster to know you have at all times a fully functional, redundant fuel delivery system.

IMHO

Divecoz · Post by **Divecoz** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:33 pm

even with our 50hp merc bf you have several minutes to get things going again while changing hoses. She's that fuel efficient

Frank C · Post by **Frank C** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:43 pm

R Rae wrote:My theory is, if you have two fuel lines----Use them!!

But an alternate strategy is valid, too. Keep at least one, spare fuel line stowed in its retail packaging, as a backup.

Cockpit fuel lines are exposed to the elements, both UV degradation and atmospheric influences drying their rubber o-rings. Once your fuel lines begin to leak air you're subject to the dreaded "outboard infuriations" of missing, stumbling and stalling under power.

TAW02 · Post by **TAW02** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:13 am

Frank C wrote: But an alternate strategy is valid, too. Keep at least one, spare fuel line stowed in its retail packaging, as a backup..

I have had to swap fuel lines because of a cracked and leaky primer bulb while out several miles from a marina. It really pays to be prepared!

May I also add SPARK PLUGS! Yes, when you least expect it, a spark plug will begin to misfire and that means docking will be a real bad experience. Be practiced with changing your plugs in advance. Carry the right tools for the job and you will not regret it.

Big T

Post by **Russ** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:20 pm

Okay Mac owners.

So should I go with the 150 gennie or the standard jib. I'm figuring the roller is a must.

Also, the E-Tec is looking very attractive. What are the objections to this motor? It's lighter, more powerful, why not?

And the swim ladder, is it worth it or is there another OEM option?

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Buying a new Mac

Depending where you live Andy

Amen Frank