Sorry about the "Investment" confusion. I use that term (as I'm still in my early 20's) to define a large ammount of money going FROM my pocket to someone else's. . I have no notion of making money, in fact, am perfectly content losing money on the boat.
Again, you guys absolutely rule when it comes to helpin out. I wish there were more I could do to offer y'all.
Brandon
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ssichler
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No worries. We all can agree it's money well spent. Let me presume for one second to give you investment advice: consider buying an X and save your money to max out every year on your retirement savings. It will make a huge difference at your age. Already saving your max, own a house and have money left over then dude get an M with a big engine;)ellsworb wrote:Sorry about the "Investment" confusion. I use that term (as I'm still in my early 20's) to define a large ammount of money going FROM my pocket to someone else's. . I have no notion of making money, in fact, am perfectly content losing money on the boat.
Thanks for the financial advice guys. I believe that I have all such things in order.
I'm pretty sure I will be going with the
. . based on the information gathered both here and on personal Mac sites, the seems to fit my criteria the closest. Still going to BW Yachts on Sat. to compare to the new 
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What is insurance running you drivers, and what kind of coverages are you keeping?
Thanks
Brandon
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I'm pretty sure I will be going with the
. . based on the information gathered both here and on personal Mac sites, the seems to fit my criteria the closest. Still going to BW Yachts on Sat. to compare to the new . What is insurance running you
drivers, and what kind of coverages are you keeping?Thanks
Brandon
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delevi
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Brandon,
Don't worry about the jump in size. The Mac was my first boat and any prior experience I had was on 14' Hobie Cats which I sailed on vacations only. I agree that it is a simple boat but isn't super easy to handle in winds 15 knts+. You probably won't get much of that in your area thoguh. It is different from a true keel boat. Once you get familiar with it, however, you'll love it. I don't quite agree with the lack of sailing performance many claim. I just set a personal speed record last week of 10.6 mph, averaging 9 mph for an hour. The boat does require mods to get the most out of it. I made quite a few. It also requires some hands-on experience to really learn the boat and get the most out of it. The one problem I have is rounding up in strong gusts, but this can be greatly reduced with rigging adjustments (reducing mast rake.) I own an 05 M, purchased in 04. I have seen several X boats, and personally prefer the M, but as already mentioned, many of the differences are subtle and if it comes down to money, the X is your best bet. BWY has both new and used boats, so they would be a great resource. They also have great upgrades which I wish I had a chance to get when I bought my boat. Hope this helps. One last thing. I disagree with an earlier comment of getting to use the boat much less than you originally anticipate. I use my boat a lot, at least 50-60 days out of the year. This is much more than I originally anticipated, but then that's just me. I'm hooked on sailing. Good Luck and happy sailing.
Leon
Don't worry about the jump in size. The Mac was my first boat and any prior experience I had was on 14' Hobie Cats which I sailed on vacations only. I agree that it is a simple boat but isn't super easy to handle in winds 15 knts+. You probably won't get much of that in your area thoguh. It is different from a true keel boat. Once you get familiar with it, however, you'll love it. I don't quite agree with the lack of sailing performance many claim. I just set a personal speed record last week of 10.6 mph, averaging 9 mph for an hour. The boat does require mods to get the most out of it. I made quite a few. It also requires some hands-on experience to really learn the boat and get the most out of it. The one problem I have is rounding up in strong gusts, but this can be greatly reduced with rigging adjustments (reducing mast rake.) I own an 05 M, purchased in 04. I have seen several X boats, and personally prefer the M, but as already mentioned, many of the differences are subtle and if it comes down to money, the X is your best bet. BWY has both new and used boats, so they would be a great resource. They also have great upgrades which I wish I had a chance to get when I bought my boat. Hope this helps. One last thing. I disagree with an earlier comment of getting to use the boat much less than you originally anticipate. I use my boat a lot, at least 50-60 days out of the year. This is much more than I originally anticipated, but then that's just me. I'm hooked on sailing. Good Luck and happy sailing.
Leon
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Leon,delevi wrote:I disagree with an earlier comment of getting to use the boat much less than you originally anticipate. I use my boat a lot, at least 50-60 days out of the year. This is much more than I originally anticipated, but then that's just me. I'm hooked on sailing.
50-60 days is great. You must single-hand some times (can't count on wife and buddies or the dog all the time), have a flexible schedule, and have your boat close. I bet you did spend more money than you thought you would though.
Brandon,
Don't listen to us old guys on investments. Better to spend your extra money on a boat then cheap booze and women like I did in my early 20's;)
It is nice to have the boat close by (marina is about 20 min drive) and it's in a mast-up storage facility. I frequently get a slip for the weekend.-
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Brandon, I just returned from 8 days, single handing in the San Juan's with my 2000 26X. We just had the annual BWY Macgregor rendezvous. If you would like to look over a late model 26X that has all the bells and whistles. Contact me. I live between Seattle and Tacoma, in Covington.
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Rich Plumb, "Plumb Crazy"
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Rich Plumb, "Plumb Crazy"