Everyone please be sure to register, using the RSVP form.

https://tinyurl.com/MacDinner2026

Thanks! We’re looking forward to seeing you all!

NiceAft wrote: ↑Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:07 am And this is the guy who has a history of hating our Mac’s Is one of our moderators slipping him something under dinette table

Shhhhhh!

Russ wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 6:05 am Nice.

I'm going to be in Miami that week. One of these years I'm going to make it.

When/if you do, you’ve got at least one place to stay for free. Happy to have you as a guest at Puff’s Woods.

Just posting a cross-post here for visibility sake. I’ve announced this year’s gathering date and location, and posted a signup. Please see the link below for the RSVP link, and post any forum replies to that other thread: https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30641 https://i.postim...

It's time again to gather the faithful for our annual Philadelphia-area get-together of MacGregor & Tattoo folks. This year we're trying a new venue - Phil's Tavern offers a wide selection, from pub-grub to fancy dinners, and their menu is absolutely huge, so it should accommodate nearly every ...

Was proof even needed? Of course white is faster than blue.

*sigh*

Not being someone who has researched replacing my Mac, this statement really got my attention. You could sell your well setup mac for likely double the cost of a comparable keel boat. Can you document this :?: There are always some forum members who are looking to sell their Mac. This could be good...

Wow… pretty amazing!

Do be careful when cutting and sanding the teak… the dust is very toxic (actually, it’s even suspected of causing adenocarcinoma), so a good mask is definitely in order.

NOTE: Title changed per request of the OP, FittsFly.

Kevin McLemore
Forum Admin

Update regarding the Adirondac Cruise ship, following yesterday’s massive blaze at its dock in the village of Lake George. "The fire apparently started on the upper deck bow and pilot house at 6:45 and was put out by 7:20 by Lake George, North Queensbury and Bay Ridge Firefighters. The Departme...

Sadly, the beautiful Lake George boat, The Adirondack, had a terrible fire this morning. Fortunately, it was not a truly vintage boat, but it’s a big loss all the same. Although no cause has yet been determined, it serves as a tragic reminder to mariners to maintain your boats well, have current saf...

Ray, I think you've officially met more of the forum members than anyone!

I believe the subject in this thread was 20-horse outboards, which brand to choose, and the value/difference between a 20 and 50 hp motor.

Let's keep on that path, shall we?

Thanks.

Why not just use the mast raising system designed for the boat? The gin pole attaches through the forward set of holes in the mast step. The original version used a block and tackle to pull down on the gin pole and raise the mast. Blue Water Yachts sells a newer version that uses a brake winch like...