I guess I will have to chime in. The sailing classes in my opinion are one of the MOST important things you can do. As far as the instructor not allowing an outboard to be used, looking back I am glad we did not have it to fall back on. We not only learned docking, but also how to get yourself out o...

When we were taking our classes, our instructor would not allow an outboard on the boat. We had to rig and leave the dock under sail, and return that way also. There was a couple of times when the wind direction prevented this, and he would just call the marina for a tow out or in. We told him about...

I just figured I would let you guys know, with the great tip to lower the centerboard while docking with a good breeze blowing, does the trick. I can put it where I want it now. We are still happy with the Mac, she is a little slower that our past sail boats, and does not point near as good. But ove...

I have my transducer and speed senser screwed to the transom. No leaks, works great. I see you are in Tampa, we are in Lakeland and I think we are going to put in at Ft Desoto Saturday and sail out and around Egmont Key. Maybe we will run into you. Well, maybe bump is a better word. That's a top no...

I have my transducer and speed senser screwed to the transom. No leaks, works great. I see you are in Tampa, we are in Lakeland and I think we are going to put in at Ft Desoto Saturday and sail out and around Egmont Key. Maybe we will run into you. Well, maybe bump is a better word.

Interesting feedback, Nettech. I've been out in same kind of winds & seas on my 26X, with first reef and a std.jib. I can't see how I would have survived with the full main - let alone the Genny. But, I just enrolled in an ASA course - maybe that will teach me some of your secrets! Nice to see ...

I am a new mac26x owner. I am primaraly a sailer first, and a power boater second. I read a lot on this forum and others about how early you need to reef etc. Our last two boats were a Helson 22, and a Compaq 24. The Admiral and I are both ASA certified. My two cents: They sail better than I thought...

Yea, vent is open, plug is dry as a bone. I can drain the bowl, and it will fill back up. I can also loosen the bowl drain while it is running, and I get a steady stream of fuel.

When we had our new 26x out last time, I noticed the engine seemed to run rough, and would want to die when throttling up. This was real bad in reverse, so it did not help my docking! I have found out running it at home, that it is not running on the number 1 cyl. It has plenty of spark, gets fuel t...

Wow, guess I should have thought of that. I just plain flat was thinking stupid. I will remember that.

No I did not have the center board down when coming to the dock. The water is only about 4 ft deep there. Would this have helped the "sideways" blowing of the boat? I will have to remember this.

Ok guys, a little help here. We bought a 2002 26x. It is not our first sailboat, or our first power boat, so we are not new to either. I was impressed with the boat, not real fast, but not near as tender as some have said either. We took it into Tampa Bay yesterday, the weather was nice starting out...

Thanks guys, my wife loves the Mac 26 cabin, and I like the deep cockpit, and the positive floatation. I have also read all the bashing on other forums, but since we are not out to race, I think it will make a great family boat. I think having my wife and I both certified will help us with the few p...

Hello all! I have been reading the posts since I am looking at a 2002 26X, and have a question about heeling and stability. I have read that with a Mac, you should "reef early". Why? Will she suffer a knock down in anything over 18mph? Does she heel to much? My wife and I took our keel boa...