Drying Out

[Ixneigh]

I see lots of pictures of these boats high and dry even one in the sales pamphlet. Is this really quite acceptable to do? It won't damage the bottom at all so if I wanted I could do it on a regular basis? Of Course I would avoid rocky areas so not to scratch off the expensive bottom paint.
Thanks
Ixneigh

[Catigale]

On sand and mud these boats are fine on the flats.

Rudder/DB/CB/motor up of course.

Rocks are not recommended.

[LOUIS B HOLUB]

I see lots of pictures of these boats high and dry even one in the sales pamphlet. Is this really quite exceptable to do? It won't damage the bottom at all so if I wanted I could do it on a regular basis? Ofcourse I would avoid rocky areas so not to scratch off the expensive bottom paint.
Thanks
Ixneigh

The sales video also shows how the Mac can be motored toward, and nosed onto soft water's edge turf. Definately risky for hull scratches, if not careful. The Mac is capable of doing interesting stuff if the wind isn't heavy or contrary.

[C Striker]

Sorry I have to say it...
The sales video says the mac will do 20 with a 60 hp on back.
The video refers to a nice solid head door for privacy.
The sales video says 2 folks can sleep in the v berth.

Key word is "sales" Just like everything else, don't believe everything (or anything) a salesman tells you!

By the way I DO love my Mac!

E.C. of the Striker

[Highlander]

Sorry I have to say it...
The sales video says the mac will do 20 with a 60 hp on back.
The video refers to a nice solid head door for privacy.
The sales video says 2 folks can sleep in the v berth.

Key word is "sales" Just like everything else, don't believe everything (or anything) a salesman tells you!

By the way I DO love my Mac!

E.C. of the Striker

Well
If you were to quit hogging the whole V-Berth maybe then their would be room for two !!
I have no problem with sleeping two in the V-berth " Male /Female " of course

J

[Catigale]

I could fit in the V-berth with 'peaches'

[Québec 1]

Me to!
Q1

[pokerrick1]

I'll never understand why anyone (or two) would WANT to sleep in the V berth when the aft berth ws available I never once slept in the V berth (I used it for storage).

Rick

[waternwaves]

Rick,

I have it on sound authority that the admirals prefer the V-berth...........something about fit........and the way the headliner is shaped.

especially with the front settee seatback removed.

Maybe it had something to do with the Pillowtop mattress cover on the v-berth also.

[Hamin' X]

I could fit in the V-berth with 'peaches'

~Rich

[Sugar Bear]

Do to the head space, I have an an we use the v berth, have a lot more room in the aft berth.

We have plenty of room for two (three with peaches ) by removing the back of the seat and adding a pad to the port side of the berth. We use the aft for storage or grandkids.

[dennisneal]

C'mon Rick!

If "Peaches" wanted to be in the V berth wouldn't you at least give it a try?

[NiceAft]

I had to double check to make certain we were still in " MacGregor Powersailor Discussion" For a moment there, I thought we were in the pub. Due to the rather forward photo material, and the location of the very forward "V berth, maybe the front room is more apropos By the way Rich, are you under that pile somewhere

While I am here, I must say that we slept in the forward berth once. I felt far too cramped, and I am only 5'7". It's the aft berth for us. We have opening ports on both sides of the boat, so there is adequate air flow.

Ray

[Divecoz]

edMust be talking about a 60 HP BF Mercury..: ) Because I get so close with my 50 HP it hurts...
Beaching Mac's? I too have done that.. First thing I look for is other boats doing it and then I take a close look at the surface as well. I have "beached her" a couple times.. Then backed her off single handed under power..Got To Love The Mercury 50 HP EFIBF.

Sorry I have to say it...
The sales video says the mac will do 20 with a 60 hp on back.
The video refers to a nice solid head door for privacy.
The sales video says 2 folks can sleep in the v berth.

Key word is "sales" Just like everything else, don't believe everything (or anything) a salesman tells you!

By the way I DO love my Mac!

E.C. of the Striker

[c130king]

I see lots of pictures of these boats high and dry even one in the sales pamphlet. Is this really quite acceptable to do? It won't damage the bottom at all so if I wanted I could do it on a regular basis? Of Course I would avoid rocky areas so not to scratch off the expensive bottom paint.
Thanks
Ixneigh

Ixneigh,

You might have seen these photos...



This is my good friend Matt's Glissando (username = BastonJock) at his previous marina in Wells-Next-The-Sea in the UK. I sailed with him twice out of this marina. And the tides were such that he would be sitting high-n-dry like this twice a day at low tide. And at high tide there would be about 3 meters under his hull. It was really an amazing place but not very practical for day sailing as you were VERY limited by tides.

But no issues to the boat. A few minor scratches on the bottom of the hull...sure...but even if you kept the boat on a trailer you would not really notice them.

I have a pretty thick coat of epoxy barrier coat paint on the bottom of my hull so no issues when I beach my boat...



This was from the Jax Mac Get-Together in Sept 2009. I along with 4 other Macs were anchored just like this. But at 4:00 in the morning we were sitting completely dry as the water line was just beyond our bows. Of course we were stuck until about 7:30 until the tide came back in enough to float us enough that we could push the boats back out into the water.

But like you said...just know what's there in terms of sand or mud or grass versus rocks or gravel or other hard things that could gouge the boat.

Definitely one of the neat features of this boat.

Cheers,
Jim
Sailing on König