Tough Decision

Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL · Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:26 pm

I've got a question that I bet Moe can answer. Two actually.
Why did Superman wear his underwear outside of his uniform?, and Why do some guys that ride Harley's wear their underwear on their head?
I never did when I rode my HD.
Wear my underwear on my head, that is, not over my uniform.

Zavala · Post by **Zavala** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:58 pm

Moe wrote:I still think it's the best cruising trailer sailor on the market, but I just don't have the "can't let it go" feeling...

Well, it was worth a try.

I'm sure there are a number of lurkers on the board anxiously waiting for Luff Shack to come up for sale...

mike uk · Post by **mike uk** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:20 am

Only just read your post, Moe (been sailing the Greek islands - not in my Mac unfortunately - but a great flotilla holiday).

It would be nice to hear from you on this board whenever you get the chance.

You were really helpful last winter when I was up to my neck in electric cable, wiring diagrams, etc and I have always enjoyed reading all of your posts.

Best wishes to you from the UK.

Moe · Post by **Moe** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:46 pm

Thanks guys! Weather cooperated and I got some pictures, built a website and placed a MacGregor Sailors Classified Ad, at MacGregorOwners (SailboatOwners) and TrailerSailors.Org. Also plan to list it on Boat Trader and iBoats.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:01 pm

As a long time lurker on this board and a future Mac owner I just wanted to say to Moe; Wow, your for sale website is great! I think your boat will sell rather quickly given your presentation skills and obvious meticulous care of your boat. I'm leaning heavily to the M myself (I'm a Laser sailor so I'm used to dagger boards and any Mac is huge compared to the Lasers) but you do make persuasive arguments in favor of the X. Anyway just wanted to comment on your great site and thank you for all your contributions. Just today I downloaded your engine comparison spreadsheet to help me decide which motor for my future purchase. This forum is a great group and though some may be sick of the X vs. M debates, they are really great for folks considering a powersailer. Plus, I do say it is fun to watch all you great folks spin each other up.

Don't be a stranger to this forum and good luck to you.

Rolf · Post by **Rolf** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:19 pm

Ah-ha!! Now I know the real reason you're selling it! You can't keep it at home. That would be a deal breaker for me, too, Moe. Half the fun is putting around and taking care of the boat at home. Your boat is a real steal. If I didn't have a 2002x myself I would seriously consider driving out there to buy yours. BTW, do those suction cups stay up? Few ones I bought always seemed to slip. Take care and don't be a stranger.
Rolf

richandlori · Post by **richandlori** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:59 pm

I mistakenly let my wife look at Moe's website and it got me in trouble. She looked at the photos, looked at the price and then complained something about me oweing her $10K

Damn......

RandyMoon · Post by **RandyMoon** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:05 pm

RichandLori wrote:I mistakenly let my wife look at Moe's website and it got me in trouble. She looked at the photos, looked at the price and then complained something about me oweing her $10K Damn......

Yes, but remind her that the extra $10 grand got you a blue hull (that you have to buff out to keep the scuffs out) and a less featured head design.

Also, you got a rotatating mast that rotates some of the time.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:37 pm

RichandLori wrote:I mistakenly let my wife look at Moe's website and it got me in trouble. She looked at the photos, looked at the price and then complained something about me oweing her $10K

Damn......

I've decided on the M. However, I too screwed up and let my wife see Moe's boat. I had to reconvince her of the merits of the M. Darn you Moe

Jeff

richandlori · Post by **richandlori** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:51 pm

Randy, you are right about that rotating mast "some of the time".

I shouldn't exaggerate on the price difference, as I only paid $6500 more than Moe's X for my 2004M, so not as bad as 10K.

My wife does like the wipe it down feature of the X but she likes the look of the M better.

richandlori · Post by **richandlori** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:19 pm

It is always wise to let the "big Boss" make the final call. Of course if you ask her, she lets me think I have a "say", but I'm smart enough to know better, hull we've been married for 10 years, I HAVE learned SOMETHING.

Moe · Post by **Moe** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:27 pm

RichandLori wrote: I shouldn't exaggerate on the price difference, as I only paid $6500 more than Moe's X for my 2004M, so not as bad as 10K.

Rich, how much did you spend over that $6,500 on sail covers, anchoring and docking equipment, hardware upgrades, etc? And I'll bet you still don't have an adjustable backstay or cockpit seatback cushions!

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:41 am

Hmmmm 10 years....you learned that about twice as fast as I did Rich...

YMMV

ALX357 · Post by **ALX357** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:16 pm

Moe's price ia a great deal on an an essentially new example of an impossible to find new boat, with every option already added. If i could have known it would be for sale, and could have waited for a year and a half, i would have rather bought Moe's X than the one i did buy last year.

Note how easily an X interior could be made similar to the M's .....
snap-on removable carpeting applied to the lower hull liner, and some gelcoat coloring to the upper liner.... replace the cushion covers....

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