10 years ago, I went to BEER cruise, largely based on Hart's reply to my inquiry on this Forum. I'm sure glad I went. See ya there in a month!!!!

Dave

Hey, besides the physical breakdown of the antenna, here's a cheap SWR meter that you could get to test reflected power. I try to keep my antennas at an SWR of 1.5 :1 or less, but 2:1 is often considered acceptable. You may even try the Orlando Ham fest, known as the "Hamcation" to find a ...

1- Edgestar refrigerator-- Admiral likes this- no more soggy food 2- New outboard with 10A alternator and Electric Start- Crew likes this, no more hand cranks 3-Dual Axles with Electric brakes- Tow Vehicle happier 4- Solar panels -lots of juice for the crews toys and of course the fridge 5- Stereo w...

I can see it now... 1st annual mojito cruise

I'm in!

Glad that it wasn't a catastrophe, sounds like you handled the situation well. Been thinking about putting one of those pins in the forestay, but I guess I'll just stick with the nut and bolt method :D Now that I think about it, I think I'll freshen up the ole roller furler control line though! Dave

nice Video, thanks for sharing!

Sounds like a great trip! Good luck, hope the winds treat you right.

Remember, pictures or it didn't happen

Dave

When hoisting the main, I often forget to loosen the main sheet, which does not allow the main to go all the way up. It results in an effect similar to what is described here. Be sure to have lots of slack in the main sheet and be pointed into the wind when hoisting the main up. If it can be figured...

I saw the Orca!

Dave

Good cruise to take part in. Hard to believe it, but this will be my 6th year.

http://www.beercruise.info/

Dave

I'm thinking about it. Admiral has family up there. (We're in GA.)

Actually the MAC26 was mentioned in the article as "too big to trailer" by one of the boat owners. I guess my 6 cylinder Xterra performs some kind of miracle on all those trips we go on.

Dave

Dun

I have a '92 Mac s and have no problem sailing with the bimini in the up position. I do have a topping lift, but only one setting for it.

While I do have to lean over to get into the cockpit with the bimini up, I would not do without it. Bimini is worth its weight in gold.

Good Luck,
dave

Hmm are you running fuel with ethanol? Probably a controversial subject, but it does attract a lot of water.