New to me 2001 Mac 26X

[Be Free]

And at a very good price. Good find!

[mallardjusted]

I originally put a 5 hp kicker on my now-sold boat. That was WAY underpowered. I had my outboard dealer put a Garelick heavy duty o/b bracket on, which can take up to a 15 hp or more, but I put a 9.9 hp Merc on it. That EASILY pushed to boat to hull speed even in winds and currents.

Here's a pic of it alongside the 70 Yamaha.

[WinSome]

Re: addition of a side boarding ladder is great plan. I totally understand your need. It can be difficult for some of our guests to get aboard the high sides of our boats. (You youngsters wait a few decades! choices. 1. BWY model looks safe and perfect. 2. I’m designing (saw a model on internet recently) a four rope and padded wide-board version to experiment with. 3. The single rope ladders have no space for your feet and toes 4. Rear boarding will work, but have to weave yourself on board

[WinSome]

Found my sample side boarding step
https://goodoldboat.com/a-step-aboard/
Check this out.


Should be easy to leave in place (similar to a fender) or stow aboard