Regarding the swim ladder. Had the drop keel stuck up, and had to free it. Presumably algae, or some similiar glop. In a river, not salt water. Wanted to go under (am a SCUBA diver, but didn't get a bottle). Had a saftey harness, jackline and 6' tether (wife said that the 4 balls on the tether to th...

To Frank: Just found out the Mac 26x was back up. Doing well, docking with a bit of skill. Suzuki 50 still dies at the wrong time, and local Suzuki folks have yet to figure it out and have given up. Think they are not too good at their craft, but have found out how to compensate for an engine dying ...

I have to agree. Expect this engine OK, but my dealer, who is difficult to get to, and then is pretty useless, has been my problem. Think the most importent criteria for an EFI computer troubleshot (if that a word) engine, is a dealer who understands service. I paid about $6K for my engine, waited 3...

I'm in NJ, some refer to as central Jersey, between Cherry Hill and Mt Holly on the Delaware River. We have an active sailing/racing club for all sailboats, several Mac's. And, a very nice group it is. We're in Burlington, on the River. The East End Yacht Club. My question. Are there any Mac's in th...

Have had Our Tern, 2001, Mac26X for three years now. And each year have stored it on the trailer, but did topsides different each year. First year wrapped up in tons of drop cloths. Inside mildewed. I'm new at this folks! Next year just the front and cockpit and partial cabin top. Have observed othe...

I have a 2001 macx, with a relatively new engine, about 35 hours on it, do all PM religiously, in good condition. Two problems, when going very slow to dead slow it often stall, and will not restart until it sits for a 1/2 hour. Also stalls too easily when dead slow switching to reverse and sometime...