John, that's an interesting offer. Does anyone who knows want to weigh in on the differences/similarities between Mac 25 vs 26 masts?

Also, what happens when the mast of a Steelers fan nears the saiboat of a Bengals fan? We don't want any brawls on the boat....

After an entire summer using a 55-lb-thrust trolling motor instead of a gas-powered outboard, I'd have to call the experiment a success, at least for my particular situation. The best parts were being able to forget about gasoline all summer long and never tugging on pull-cords! The solar changer I ...

Located in SW Ohio. Since posting yesterday, I've found that it's at least possible to acquire a new mast that's already slotted and drilled (Blue Water Yachts - 800-688-8626x3). No idea yet what the cost is, or the freight cost from Seattle, but it's good to know there are new ones available, since...

tlgibson97, this past weekend we were towing our Mac 25 from an unfamiliar, impromptu boat ramp to its winter resting spot when we tangled with a power line we did not see. Only the radio antenna atop the mast struck the wires (we think), but the mast snapped cleanly at the spreader bolts. Sounds to...

This past weekend we were pulling our boat from a impromptu boat ramp to its winter storage parking site when we hit power lines that we missed seeing due to all the fall foliage (that's my story, sticking to it). The marine antenna atop the mast appears to be what actually struck the lines, but the...

Deeseas, good point, but the Marina just rebuilt the docks last summer and they gave us all the same slips. As long as I send in my hard-earned cash every year on time, the nice slip stays mine!

Mastreb, good idea, I'll let y'all know how it goes later on this summer.

Mark

So far, all of the 4hp used motors I've located in this area are short-shaft models and I'll need a 30" shaft. Didn't think to mention in the original post that my slip is the last one on the dock, and so to put it back into its slip I only need get the boat to the outside of the dock, which is...

Thanks for the input! Will commence shopping for 4hp bargains....

Mark

But then I would need slaves to row...

Hi all. Does anyone have any experiences to share regarding using only a light-duty trolling motor to motivate a 25-foot Mac in and out of its slip? I'm fed up with my old 10 hp outboard and its tempermental ways, and prices for new (and therefore reliable) motors of similar power are, well, close t...