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NiceAft wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:02 am

Morbid curiosity ... is there a enhanced rudder and bracket for the early X models?

Nice observation. I've had a lot of people "oinvite" themselves to look at the interior of my 97X. Every one (esp. the ladies) have commented on how surprised they are by the roominess inside.

Ixneigh wrote: ↑Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:49 pm The nimble I looked at, did not have the room that the Mac x/m does.

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An X anchor roller Hi folks! New 26X owner here. I anchored a few times and find the anchor locker and cleat arrangement to be cumbersome. I don't have a bow roller or anything -- just a danforth style anchor with a bit of chain and rope. I find that deploying or retrieving the anchor with the locke...

Not sure why but my 97 X small seat cushion (inside between stern and galley) is pretty beat.

Any know a good place for a replacement?

Eggzactly

Be Free wrote: ↑Mon Jul 07, 2025 5:18 pm
Chance on Lake Weir


Molly on the St Johns south of Jacksonville

Ditto. It's irritating, but not a big deal. 8) I should have mentioned in my previous post that my two 6 gallon tanks are Scepter - low profile, under seat types. They fit just fine, fuel cap and all. The only thing I do not like about them is the fuel line connection point is not in the center of t...

Ditto. Except my tanks are both one the starboard side. 8) I use the 2x6gal tanks and just switch the fuel line as needed to the active tank via a quick connect system. I have them on separate sides to balance weight and have found I prefer that to both on 1 side. To see when I need to switch tanks ...

Is there an advantage to having the two dock line cross each other? Around here were just use the nearest one.

TheLandlady wrote: ↑Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:26 pm I’m on a slip that looks like this:

FYI, include a line from the harness to an anchor point for extra safety. :) https://i.postimg.cc/jLQ3NpnL/IMG-5605.avif Bear went sailing with me this weekend on my :macm: . I don't take him with me very often - mostly because I worry about him falling out of the boat. He's very attached to me and ...

I'm getting ambitious. My wood cover for my stove hasn't been cleaned in 14+ years. It's a bit stained, etc.
Any recommendations on what to use?

If you filled the ballast tank with helium, wouldn't that make your boat lighter? Easier for a smaller engine? Or faster to get on plane for a 50+ HP?

Be Free wrote: ↑Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:22 am Some folks have expressed concern with pressurizing the ballast tank too much. Just something to consider.

I thought I'd revisit this thread. My Bimini came with my X (factory or dealer or PO - I don't know) and is pretty old - a bit of wear and teat but still works. Looking at replacing it and open to suggestions. The point about SS makes sense, you know teenagers will abuse it/misuse it. 8) I did my re...

Was down at my marina this morning at 4 am to beat the 4 July rush. The local police were blocking off the marina entrance. In the entire (sevral hundred) parking lot, there were only 3 open spots. This has never happened before - at least since 2011. I know boating took a dip for a few years, but h...

Ok, I have an X with RF. I use the same line I use to raise my UV sock (forestay halyard). Works fine. 8) I'd appreciate any helpful suggestions on how to rig my factory option spinnaker. 2012 26M. Never used or rigged a spinnaker. Can't wait to use it. It is white, blues and green. The factory inst...