As an olde man I have owned several larger sailboats w Diesal Inboards 10- 20 hp Infact most displacement sailboats have Small engines n I have never seen anything Larger than a 9.9 on sailboats upto say 30' So why do I need more than 9.9 on a macx I have friends that moved by water a balboa 26 fm A...

Found a great buy on 26x
But need to replace gate valves for the
Ballast
Any one know of a source for them
Thanks for any help

More thoughts
W 9.9
I would run w the ballast in n centerboard
Down n a small riding sail
Would like to talk to any one w experience
Grover
361-4429351

Hope to live aboard several weeks
Cruise slow behind barrier islands
Maybe motor sail some
Or
Motor slow
Minimal fuel consumption

Iam an old guy n want to use mac26x primarily as
A trailerable mini trawler w honda. 9.9
Would appreciate any advice
Please
N
Thanks