Thanks for the replies. A friend suggested I take it to the middle of Sparkleberry Swamp and tie it to a tree to use as a floating cabin. I think I may just par it out if I cant get any interest. But either way I will start by posting here to the classifieds section. First I need to get caught up on...

Well I have come to a decision. I want to ditch my boat but I am trying to decide which will be the best way. Right now, with the exception of removing the keel, rub-rail and separating the deck and hull she is completely disassembled. I had the idea of doing a full restoration but every time I stat...

Your welcoms guys. Thanks for the well wishes. Yea C-130s r small sittin next to C-5. I do plant on being on the water as soon as possible. Gotta find some quiet.

I finally got my orders to go home. One year in Afghanistan feels like a lifetime. I can't wait to get back and start getting the Mac back together. Just 2 weeks to go.

Hum, no springs on the trailer axel, no winch, short tongue, and the boat aint in my yard and more important, I'm not on it.

I did a little checking this is what i found. SOURCE: http://www.westsystem.com/ss/storage-shelf-life Store at room temperature. Keep containers closed to prevent contamination. With proper storage, resin and hardeners should remain usable for many years. Over time, 105 Resin will thicken slightly a...

I will admit they poly is cheaper, but I have read about delamination and shrinkage also. I also have not seen a poly that gave a good finish to wood. I do want to have a good finish that is clear at least on the woodwork. I may go with the Mas, the main deciding factor between West and Mas will be ...

Thanks Tkanzler, I did notice the shrouds were larger than the head stay, I was wondering why that is. Anyone know?

Catigale, you're welcome, and thanks. I went back and looked I didn't see a reference to 3/8 standing rigging. I think Dark and Stormy was referring to using that for the running rigging. I still have to find that out myself. I did make a buddy near Shaw AFB where, I'm going that used to sail a Mac ...

I appreciate the advice and the link. I like that they have the kits set up so all you need to do Is decide what size you need. Thanks

I cant say much for the sailing side of the OBX but I spend a lot of time around Morehead city and Beaufort NC. There are a few good places to visit. One is the PineKnoll Shores Aquarium and Ft Macon. Great things to see there and trails to walk. At Ft Macon you can walk out on the jetty and do some...

OK I have been stocking up on supplies to carry out my refit/restoration/mods while deployed and Im close to coming home. Thank you Lord! Now I started to stock up on epoxy (west system) and was stopped. West Marine canceled my order for some strange reason, I tried to reorder and the shipping was d...

I dunno....Any chance you're goin metric to standard?

Gardez Afghanistan, bout 60 miles from Pakistan. One month left and a i will be home and one wasted year behind me. YES!

Your welcome. I haven't gotten that far yet. Right now my boat is in the garage and back yard, taken totally apart for a refit. I got deployed for a year so Im using that time to buy the parts, paint and epoxy other stuff ill put in her. Ill get the running rigging last. I did target the Ronstan ser...