I had thought about drilling an access hole thru right by the head so I don't have to reach so far back but I have a tough time "cutting" extra holes in there but I know alot of people do. My wires are not in the way and just keep one battery in there so it's not much of a problem....yes i...

There is access to put on a wingnut and rubber washer through the starboard settee close to the keel trunk. So you have to reach way back there and feel around for the hole. That's where it is. Make sure and use thick (maybe 1/8 inch)rubber washers that go on against the keel trunk, then stainless w...

Welcome taZ-n-Izzy, beautiful boat btw, I sure wish I could have found that model. I love the lines of the 23 have fun with her. Take the advise with the foam and try to find the same type of blocks. I was missing some on my 22 and tried the type you get when you buy electronics for packing and it e...

That was an awesome find and don't be be worried about the fiberglass work especially if that's the worst of it. I did my first glass work a few months ago on mine and it was just all about using the cloth properly then spreading the glass on like icing a cake! Like the other fella said don't freak ...

Another Mac 22 owner here....we have had some awesome memories in the last two years with her. She's an 84 and was absolutely virgin when I got her and from what I have learned and seen. Besides being sailed of course. No additions to her nothing taken away. Original cushions(they were always stored...

Beautiful boat! I love the lines of the Newport and looks like your program is under way to get you guys back out here quicker. Have fun getting her in ship shape and sailing her.

I have a 85 Mac 22 was looking at bottom paint for my trailered boat that did not break me especially since I beach the boat alot and would probably would be touching it up or redoing it again soon....also had a cast iron keel that I needed to get painted and protected. The professional options of &...