I have just sold my Mac.Unfortunately at a knock down price due to the problem. The bloke who bought the boat is a glass specialist and he will follow up on the cause and repairs on this site. Take care.
Moonie

:| After a weekends great sailing,I was dumbstruck to find a crack running downwards about 2 inches long below the port side chain plate.(through the glass) On further inspection,found the crack is just visible on the inside of the boat as well. Cut back the carpet to check. I have not hit anthing a...

Let me know how yours performs.I also have a gash on the leading edge on my D/B where it makes contact with the trunk when down. I have epoxied twice already.It seems a bit weak in this area.
I would be interested in purchasing one of yours if all goes well.

The Dehler does not have the interior space of the Mac as there is no full standing headroom and no rear berths as mentioned by Terry. I bought her as she sails well and outpoints most boats I have sailed on.(the previous owner had her out in a F8 with no problems).I can sail her single handed as al...

I have have just got delivery of my Dehler 25(1986) but will still be keeping my M . The Dehler has a combination of waterballast( 400kg )and a cast iron keel(400kg) which offers more stiffness than my M.It is similar to the Mac in numerous ways:Trailable,mast raising kit(although the mast weighs ab...

Take in the London boat show while you are there.Runs until the 15th Jan

I will use a PFD for any of my crew who fall overboard except the mother-in-law.
For her a "BRICK".

Tried a tape measure once, but fell overboard.

I have taken the Mac 32NM off shore in the Med only.Checked weather forecasts first. Had F4 at max.The boat sailed well. Made sure I had the right safety gear such as EPIRB etc.Didn,t need it though. :wink: It does not matter how far off shore you go in the Mac,just dont let its abilities run away w...

Moe,

Check this website http://cape.iyb.co.za/iyb/ and type in flicka under the search engine.
The SAR is 6.65 to the $.

Moonie

I got water in my M after a days sail. I normally find it on the starboard side running from below the double bunks to the head stiffener. I have installed a water alarm the tracks the origin of the water in sequence to where it runs. It is just about placing the first sensor in the correct place to...

Does anybody remember the Polyestermite rumour that was started in the UK. People fell for it all over the world. The "mite" that ate plastics including fibreglass boats.

ALX357 wrote: Any other solutions known ? ( besides the unrealistic warning to not hit the edge with my head )

Motorcycle helmet??

Sorry couldn't stop myself.

While out sailing this weekend,I swam under the boat to check for fouling and noticed the dagger board has a 1" gash on the rear side where it makes contact with the hull. I have not knocked the board in the down position.Is this a common occurance with the M and will I need to strengthen the r...

What happened to this site?? I was having withdrawal symptoms.