Commenting on the video "These 11 sailboats are worthless in 2026", I as well spendt 3 months in 2024 researching every x that came on the market on several sites and found none less than $10,000 before buying mine. I had no idea they were $15,000 new in 2002, that looks like they hold the...

I'm still building my shower in my boat! :D But I wont cut any bulkheads in the process. Come to think of it, i dont think there are any are there? The hull and the strengthening incorporated ballast tank is pretty much it for hull strength right? actually i guess when the top is attached at the rub...

Thanks Kevin for editing the title for me. Dont get a lot of time to work on the shower but my goal is to have it done by spring, so heres the latest progress photos! https://i.postimg.cc/s1ngtZFD/IMG-3218.jpg Yay, My Teak wood has arrived! This company was great to work with on getting the correct ...

Your design is starting to take shape. Good job! I think keeping your outboard connected directly to your lead battery is a very good idea. Some design goals to consider: If you don't have any loads on the start battery other than the starter then you should never wake up to find it dead. You shoul...

Well I've started! Removal of sink and beginnings of shower project in my "x" have begun. Pics below. https://i.postimg.cc/yDVV4XPt/Beginning-cuts-with-oscillating-tool-with-diamond-blade.jpg Beginning cuts with oscillating tool with diamond blade. https://i.postimg.cc/mtZbKy8x/Committed-n...

@Tuxonpup -> I am sending you a picture from now! I raised the mast! Is everything okay? The owner didnt changed something everything is as he had bought in 2008 https://i.postimg.cc/w1cGtw6d/IMG-2013.jpg I'm curious as a 1 year X owner, what was the advantage of the M having the rotating mast? (X ...

There is a another thread on this forum talking about that.I'll see if i can find it and paste it here. I have a 50 HP Suzuki and I think the boat was originally designed to have a 50 a couple considerations and take aways that I've gotten on downsizing are : 1-To empty the ballast on the water you ...

Raising it on the water is exactly like raising it on land with 2 exceptions, ( note I do have a mast raising winch) #1 To attach the side stays you have to lay on your stomach and maybe have someone holding your feet while you attach them. #2 While doing #1 you have to be careful the little pins an...

Bought my 2002 X a year ago, Live in the desert SW of New Mexico , had always been intrigued with sailing so a few years back found an Airbnb in San Diego that was a 45' boat and came with the Captain that introduced us to the boat, took My wife, my 2 teens and myself sailing for an afternoon then a...

Very cool guys! Thanks for the input! I will definetely look into the Coosa, Ive never heard of it. so a little more detail on my plan: I will be removing all fiberglass from just in front of the toilet where the glass curves downward about an inch or so then aft to the sink and all fiberglass relat...

I will be starting a new Mod over the winter with the installation of a shower, Ill be sending pics of my progress if anybody's interested. Included in the project is the removal of the sink and related fiberglass to make the floor area larger in my :macx: . I'm familiar with working with fiberglass...

I am looking at anchoring in a shallow water spot on a nearby lake and see your ability to pressure the water out of ballast intriguing . Question , has anyone ever measured their 26x ‘s depth difference between ballast being full vs empty? When I first got her I did try to compare the difference me...

I like that set up. I would maybe want to add an air gauge to the set up (you can get a 0-15 lb gauge at most real plumbing supply houses) just to know what kind of pressure Im sending into the ballast. Could also verify tank isnt leaking when your back on dry land. Hopefully 2 or 3 lbs of pressure ...

I've possibly wanted to install mast light also someday. Could you post photo of mast cap? Might have some ideas for attachment

Thanks for the ideas RSVPASAP and OVEREASY! I really like the electric outboard idea. I actually keep a little Honda 2100 watt generator aboard for my air conditioning and future water heater (Ill eventually send posts of my Mods) , so battery charging for the electric outboard wouldnt be a problem....