Great! Let me do some homework on how exactly to install and send you some info on the 50 I have. Then we can sync up and get this done! What side of Houston are you on? (We can move these details to direct messaging).

You might want to look to see if it’s rigged for electric start, remote throttle/shift, electric engine lift and wheel control. Yes, great advice. My docking is less than elegant to begin with so wrestling a wheel and an opposing OB won't help. I'm definitely going to get remote - I've seen a few 1...

Always ninterested in a good deal :wink: We went down a few weeks ago to see what could be done to get rid of her. :D Don’t be so hasty. He also posted “we will get her out on the water this year! I'll start a new post to elicit help and advice for all the work ahead of us.” :D Yes, sorry to disapp...

Thanks and appreciate the help - just seeing that pic helps me feel the lift is not impossible! I think my old OB is the same or similar Tohatsu - when I replace it feel free to shout if you would by any chance want it to cannibalize for spare parts. If you do get out on Conroe again do share the in...

After neglecting my Mac for 4 years, I have finally committed to moving her up to where I am (Spring TX). I have a ton of work to do to get her ready to sail, some of which I will do myself, but here are my most pressing that need outside assistance: 1.) New outboard I know that I will get a barrage...

It's been a while since this post above ^^^! Shortly after this post, we started preparing for our first born. Five years later and we now have an energetic 4.5 year old and have moved house twice since then. Unfortunately the Mac has suffered from 4 years of total neglect. We went down a few weeks ...

This really depends on which Wrangler your talking about. If it is a recent model 4 door you could probably make the trip just fine. They have a significantly longer wheelbase than the 2 door. I would still want the boat to be largely empty to keep the way as light as possible. If your talking abou...

I finished painting last night as the sun set! I will provide a full set of details (and photos - when I have removed the tape) but wanted to jot down a few bullet points before I forget: Prep: Due to my snafu with the wrong primer, I spent a long 3 days scraping off paint. This was followed by a th...

Jeff / Tom - thanks for the replies. For now I'll stick to the short drives between my parking spot and the boat ramp. I bought the :macm: as a reasonable entry level overnighter - if it turns out I need to buy a bigger towing beast (and then a house with a bigger garage to house the truck) this may...

Thanks for the great pic Neo. I have recently had a second axle fitted to my trailer. I have my :macm: loaded pretty much to these dimensions; possibly 0.1m / 4" further forward. Using some 2x4, 4x4, and a bathroom scale, I've determined that my current tongue weight is ~375lb. I'm pretty happy...

Quick update: I took the battery cover home to use as my test piece. After scraping, sanding, washing, acetone wipe, and dry I painted it with the INTERLUX–Brightside Pre-Kote Primer as indicated above. As per instruction, I gave it a good stir before starting. The primer bonded beautifully. I have ...

Well, as of writing this, the entire interior has been scraped and sanded! And we are still speaking to each other. 80 - 100 grit worked well; it has also ensured that none of our finger recognition devices will accept our finger prints... Christmas Day will be the wash, wipe with acetone, and sand ...

Russ, my wife has been incredibly good natured about it. But, I believe that I have used up my error-credits. I am going to have to do my research very thoroughly before I replace the head!

I will sand, wash, and use some solvent to degrease and dewax. Then start over.

Thanks everyone for the useful insights. I am going to use Jimmyt's advice and apply the right product for the right application which means use the proper (4x$$$) marine primer (after I have scraped, sanded, and washed all the surfaces). I will let that sit and cure properly before rushing into the...

If you love the tan interior color of the Mac then DO NOT read any further... I dislike the tan color; my wife hates it. We agreed before buying the boat that before we replaced the moldy mattress and cushions, we'd paint the inside. I did a *fair bit of internet sleuthing and decided I would prime ...