Hi Sailmeaway! Wow! 8) 8) Thank you! This link is perfect! It shows not only the fuel prices but also the locations, phone numbers, AND the marina capabilities all at the same time! This is serendipity in real-time. We just purchased a subscription to Waterway Guide for the navigation capabilities y...

Hi Dustoff! It’s a good ‘out of the box’ idea! Buying in bulk could be an option but local fire inspector (& my home insurance company :D :o :? ) might have some concerns about residential bulk fuel storage of several 55 gallon tanks in the garage or green garden shed….. :| :D :D :wink: If I was...

Hi All! As some may have noticed the recent spikes in marine fuel prices has been somewhat abrupt and a bit more than intimidating. We’re not interested in the cause which is outside of anyone’s control but rather in finding a way to shop around for the best price we can get as we plan our travels o...

Hi All! Well we finally got launched on Friday April 10 !!! 8) 8) Met another Mac26X at the Port Royal Ramp too! They were hauling out as we launched. Very nice family! They were here from Myrtle Beach SC and had been staying at our marina for a week enjoying the Beaufort area. Sorry but I forgot to...

Hi Be Free! Great write up! Nicely done! Most of the stuff I’ve had the opportunity to deal with in regard to commercial recreational consumer products are ‘native’ 12 VDC as it’s the most common source of power and suitable for most of the sourced sub components readily available. Even with the wid...

Hi Herschel! Boy! Even under tarps that new paint looks great! ( Yes, I’m envious! :D :D ….. someday…… :wink: ) Good luck on your upcoming surgery! It’s a big step! ( Pun intended :) ) We’re all pulling for ya and a quick uneventful recovery! 8) 8) The train/road trip sounds great Nice adventure! Re...

Yes! Marina fees here have gone up by about $60/month over last year! :o :? :| It’s still worth having a slip as it really makes it much more convenient not having to deal with all the logistics of getting to the ramp, launching, parking the trailer, retrieving the trailer, loading, clean-up and get...

Hi All! Thanks for the suggestions so far. Please keep them coming! They are appreciated Hi FittFly! :D :D The thermoelectric is a little different than the camper unit you described. Our was one that could use 115VAC/12VDC/ propane. We had that type in our camper as well… it was nice because it wou...

Hi Jolly Dodger, strange is right! An engine boom lift /cherry pick is what I used to lift my old Tohatsu 50 hp off of our Mac26X when we we’re transitioning to our new Suzuki DF60AV a couple of years ago. Two bolts are in the motor well and two bolts are underneath in the aft berth. I found it usef...

Hi All! It time for a new boat/travel refrigerator! Our ‘old faithful’ thermonic ($20 garage sale) refrigerator has finally ‘kicked the bucket’ after five years of seasonal duty. It decided to do this just as we are preparing to launch for the 2026 season and hopefully an extended trip northward on ...

Hi Jolly Dodger! Welcome back to the water! If I might suggest something to think about when looking for a new 15 hp outboard. You might want to look to see if it’s rigged for electric start, remote throttle/shift, electric engine lift and wheel control. A majority of engines in that size range don’...

Hi Sunshinecoasting! Bye Sunshinecoasting! Really sorta sad that you’ve sold Entropy but glad that you had a good run with her. She will miss you I’m sure even as she settles in with her new family at what we all hope will be as caring as you were. I laud your pragmatism in parting with her while / ...

Hi Strange! Wow! Great photos! Thank you for the great detail images! They really help explain these really slick stairs. These are really honest stairs that a ‘normal’ person can appreciate. Good sturdy construction too! The installation looks to be straight forward and there seems to be good adjus...

Hi Strange! I’m with Krum! It would be great to see what you were able to work out. Sadly, Mobility/Dexterity is no longer my strong suit either (now that I’ve survived into longevity :D :D). While I’ve always tried to view every day as always being a gift, there are some tasks (like launching from ...

That’s good news!
Especially if it stays up during the coming summer.

(I’m hoping that it’s not just an early snow melt…..)