Looking at the solutions to an aggravating situation-opening up the front ballast tank vent from the cockpit. Just found an inexpensive 12 volt 3/4" air valve and think if I use it at the top of a hose going to the anchor storage area, I can hold it open until the tank fills. I guess I can just...

has anyone used a connection between the side stays to a plate under the waterline for lightning protection? Seems easier to just run a copper strip from the side stays along the hull to an underwater plate rather than trying to make a connection from the mast down through the inside of the boat. Si...

which brands of outboard would removing the restrictor plate apply to? I have a 2005 Suzuki. thanks.

When I was in San Diego I met a helpful member of the Macgregor Sailboat club of San Diego who invited me to one of their meetings. We had to leave before then but plan on returning. Wonder if anyone on this list is aware of the club and how to contact them? thanks, Mike Fortuna fortunate@gmail.com ...

just bought a 26M and towed it 150 miles with no problems, behind a 2012 Chrysler van. Am told by some that I need a weight distribution hitch and maybe a transmission cooler by others. Dealer parts guy agreed about the hitch but said a cooler was unnecessary. He said the towing capacity without the...

Have you ever had a problem towing it up a ramp? I have a 2012 Chrysler van and tow a Mac 19. Am considering going back to a 26x or 26M but wonder if the front wheel drive will pull it up steeper ramps?