Very cool

PhysicsTeacher wrote: ↑Tue Feb 25, 2025 4:32 pm This might work:

I'm not comfy with being so close to the propeller.

kmclemore wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:08 pm Here it is. I came across this new company, formed in 2024, that has an interesting range of platforms available for the Mac 26X, 26M and 19. Price looks like $950.

Like this?

Jimmyt wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:41 pm It was interesting to hear the video mention keeping your tether short enough to prevent you from going overboard (right out of Bill’s playbook).

New MOB item - I can see getting a couple.

Roger, the one at the time stamp in the forground looked like it might be an X

rsvpasap wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:14 pm His video is about boats you can buy for less than £10,000. Seems unlikely you would be able to purchase a 26x in the UK for £10,000.

Is this an X?

So this? :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXlUS5-ag_g&t=1s So, if I remember correctly, there is a "classified" section on the main website, and I'll be posting it there. I miss the fun times on here, but I also can't restructure my life back to where it was when I was last investing...

Ok, with light winds, you want to think some things through. You probably will want both main and jib/genoa. Are you single-handing or will there be 2 or more? If you are single handing, then use a bungee cord to hold your wheel and be sure to be wearing a PFD. You want to get away from everyone. Yo...

Wait till you get our bill

FittsFly wrote: ↑Tue Feb 04, 2025 5:35 am This Forum has been wonderful with getting me up to speed!

Man overboard drill is worth doing at least once a year. If you need it, you really need it.

Your outboard HP? We got caught in Captiva Pass by a storm . At first I tried to maintain my south heading , the storm was coming from the east , but the sustained winds were about to capsize us , I then tried to turn into the wind , but it was impossible to hold her directly in the wind . I finally...

Sometimes I too have trouble getting it up (the mainsail, of course). I noticed that the lines at the top of the mail occasionally cross. I have to lower it a few feet, make sure the lines aren't crossed over, and raise it again.

Awww.... :| Ive decided to delete my YouTube channel because the platform seems to be getting less and less usable. I’ll be trying the Rumble video site for now. The only reason I’m mentioning this here is I haven’t and won’t be archiving or saving anything on the YouTube channel, so if there is any...

You can never k now what the future holds, and perception can affect your (and others) enjoyment. If it were me, and the situation allowed, I do it properly. Yes, it's a little more work.

NavySailor wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2014 4:54 am I would like to use the cheaper paint. But should I skip using a traditional bottom paint?

thx mates!

Ditto on the X

NiceAft wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:16 pm The challenge of opening and closing the ballast valve I overcame by using my boat pole. I use it to both pull up on the handle and pushing down on it. I don’t need to raise the captain’s seat.