Thanks everyone for the suggestions and for taking the time to share your ideas, experiences and photos. What we find the hardest with the original unmodified ladder is reaching that first step with your foot and that first pulling yourself up when you're in the water. So perhaps a longer ladder wit...

***So far, both times have used manpower - the walk-up method in the Speedy Rigger video as opposed to the mast raising system which we have heard can be time consuming. **** I use the mast raiser/ winch. It Might add 5 minutes( it takes me 30 from the time I get up on the boat in the parking lot t...

We recently got a 99 X and love it. Did a lot or research M vs. X and decided we much preferred the cabin layout of the X, as well as the wider transom. We much preferred the fact that the head is aft and closer to the cockpit and has it's own sink. Also, the dinette table will comfortably seat 4 in...

We had a great day yesterday in our newly aquired 99 X. Caught some decent wind off of the south central FL gulf coast. Boca Grande for those familiar with the area. What a perfect spot for sailing! Boy did we get some funny looks trailering that big boat with our Chrysler mini van! Only problem we ...

Just wanted to thank everyone for your replies and all the good advice. So far, we're thinking we may go for broke and have some custom cushions made. However, thought some of the other suggestions were excellent, and we're still considering other options. Thought the carpet option for the seats and...

Hello everyone, We just purchased our first Mac - a 99 26X. Love it so far, but are sorry that we didn't hold out for one with cockpit cushions (this boat never had them). We are having a hard time finding a place that sells them. Only have found one place online so far, and they have seat cushions ...