In all the posts I have read on this topic, one question has never been answered in small enough words for me to understand. I understand that the first layer of a bottom paint job is the epoxy which protects from blistering, and the second layer is an ablative coat which inhibits critter growth. I ...

Thanks for all the input. After months of reading here and other places, it still looks like the best choice for us. Lots of compromises, but I figure if you can only afford one boat, best to get one that does as much as possible. Right now I see us doing a lot of evening sails for 3-4 hours. Even o...

Hi DLT. Was yours in the State Park Marina? Berthed in the slip nearest the shore on the far row? If so, I hope I wiped all my drool off of it. Very nice boat.

My wife and I finished our ASA Basic Keelboat course last weekend, and went on our first sail without supervision Wednesday evening. Apart from one accidental jibe, I think we did OK, and we certainly had a great time. We rented the little Catalina 22 at Stockton lake Marina for the evening, and sai...

I know of 2 1985 Mac 25s that have been trailered a lot and are still going strong. One of them has a slightly warped hull but I think it's from sitting on the trailer and being trailered with the 650lb keel pulled up, i.e. not resting on the trailer. We plan on keeping our boat indefinitely. If I ...

Moe is there a topic you are not an expert on? I am not being at all sarcastic. I am just completely impressed by every post you make. I know you have heard this many times before, but thank you for all the great information I have gained from you.

That would be a great way to solve the X vs M debate though....just buy both.

Divecoz, I finally found some pictures of Stockton Lake off a website I found a while back. Here is a link: http://www.gotohill.com/Sail-Stockton/index.html that will take you there. Also some pictures of a very nicely restored Mac Classic and a couple of pictures of Beaver Lake in Arkansas.

Randy, you need to come over to visit Stockton too. Not that far from your neck of the woods.

Aha, a potential M vs X comparison shaping up. We have seen a 2005 M out of the water, so it would be reallly nice to be able to see the other versions too. I know it does not seen to be the most popular layout for most people, but from what we have seen, the 2003-2004 M might be our first choice. E...

Divecoz: While I am obviously no expert on sailing, I can help you out a little on the region. Stockton Lake is the best sailing lake apparently. Very good prevailing wind and clear water. It is a Corps lake and virtually development free-very wild and no building directly on it. It has 3 marinas, n...

Man, 25 English cars! I doubt many people who live there have had the patience to deal with that many. Kmac, you must be a true aficionado...or just truly crazy. Kind of odd that you match the two Triumphs I have owned Scott. Not so much the Spitfire, but the TR4A is not the most common one out ther...

Thanks Scott, if you decide to come down this way, let me know. Karen and I would love the opportunity. Judging by the photos on your website, you guys have a real good time with your boat. BTW, was that the MG or AH version of the Spridget in that one picture? In my younger (read: single) days, I h...

I suspected the 'R' was 'recall', but sure could not figure out the rest of it. Thanks Moe (for this and everything else I have learned from you.)

Hello, I have been lurking on this site for several months now, trying to soak up as much knowledge (and entertainment) as possible. I am a real sailing expert, having been on a sailboat all of one time, and 20 years ago at that, but I was bitten by the bug with that one experience and have had it i...