Mine did the same thing. The reason is there are only three mount points. I stopped mine from rocking by cutting a small foam wedge and sliding it under the corner when in use. The foam I used is a type they use for packing its usualy green and is firm and dosen't crumble. If yoo can't find any drop...

Chip, I do own a 05 M and have done it, or I woudn't have posted a reply. Unlike you I don't post an answer to a question without actualy knowing what I'm talking about. Or making insulting comments.

Go to home depot buy 3- 10ft lenghts 1/2" EMT ( Electrical Department) also a peice of 1/2" copper water pipe 12' long. In the tool department get two metal drill bits that fit tightly (when driven in with a block of wood and hammer) inside the EMT (slightly larger than 5/8"). Cut the...

Thanks for your replys guys. I looked everything over and gave CDI a call. Their Mainsheet furling system has potential but will reguire major modifications to the mounting system to be usable on a Mac "M". I don't have an "X" nor access to one, so I'll work on making it work on ...

Is their anything out there that will make main sheet handling easier on our 05 M. I have the easy reef set up. But I'm more concerened with completely lowering the main. Some kind of main sheet furling or ??

I would like to post my plan for adding a weighted keel to my 05 M. This is a modification I will perform on my Mac and is not intended to be used as a procedure to modify or repair anyone eles's boat. Your comments are welcomed. When you think about how strong the trunk needs to be, to take the ext...

My wife and I spend our summers (May to mid Sept.)at Craig Bay just north of Nannose (spelling). Last year was the first year with the Mac (05 M), also my first year of sailing. Didn't want to expose other board members to my beginner antics so kept quite about what we were up to. Sailed in all type...

Hey, this story sounds like a good retirement plan. I sent it to my kids as a hint. :) As the story goes: About 2 years ago my friend and I were on a cruise through the western Mediterranean aboard a Princess liner. At dinner we noticed an elderly lady sitting alone along the rail of the grand stai...

Thanks guys for the greetings and suggestions. Will be looking into the training suggested and hope to see you at the CaAm 2005 this summer. I think I updated my info as well.
Garry Legare

Well we did it, bought our first boat that is. We pick up our 2005 "M" from Arena in San Rafeal on the 9th of April. It's a white hull (Don't mind the speed penalty) Powered by a 50 Etec Evinrude some of the time and a main and 150 Genoa on a furler most of the time(hopefuly). Most of our ...

I'm about to purchase a boat from the folks at Arena in San Rafael, CA. They seem like good people to deal with. Any skeletons in the closet I should know about. Would appreciate feedback good or bad. Thanks hope to see you sailing soon. First Timer.