Poll question for Mac owners only

MARK PASSMORE · Post by **MARK PASSMORE** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:24 am

Divecoz · Post by **Divecoz** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:48 am

Cuts to the chase

LOUIS B HOLUB · Post by **LOUIS B HOLUB** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:02 pm

NO confusion with my boat. Im sticking with my "X"

Steve K · Post by **Steve K** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:54 pm

I upgraded/downgraded (depending on your point of view) from a 26X to a 26D. On the plus side, the 26D performs better under sail. On the minus side, no standing head room without opening the pop top. And you'll never power in the teens (well, maybe 10mph on a good day, but no faster).

Interestingly, the Admiral likes the D better, for several reasons.

1. Sailing performance (she gets bored easily)
2. Head was too close to the cockpit in the X...... made her feel unconfortable and actually, when seated on the throne, the D head is much roomier.
3. She likes the interior seating arrangement (seats along each side facing, much like the M).
4. Easier to get into and out of the rear berth.
5. Quicker to rig and launch (or I'm just getting better at it) Again, she gets bored easily.
6. Easier to tow (as if the X wasn't easy enough). Oh, and the '07 GMC pickup could be a major contributer to this point.
7. Bow is closer to the ground, when beached and therefore easier to get on and off.

Anyway, she likes the D better......So, now she goes sailing with me. Couldn't hardly get her on the X.
SK

Night Sailor · Post by **Night Sailor** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:24 pm

I didn't vote because I object to the use of the words upgraded and downgraded. They are virtually the same great compromise boat, with only minor changes in emphasis for speed, convenience, comfort or utility between them. It's only a matter of personal or family preference about where one's main interest lies that affords one to be more suitable than the other. Newer, doesn't necessarily mean better every time, or every case.

Paul Brinkley · Post by **Paul Brinkley** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:19 pm

Sure am glad I've got a 26S so I don't have to figure out how to vote here.

You guys going to have the votes counted in Florida?

Boblee · Post by **Boblee** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:34 pm

Voted that I upgraded to the M as I had the choice of both before buying and chose the M but if I was a newbie would be totally confused or worse still, put off from any Mac.
Looking at the positive side though perhaps discussions like this would cause prospective buyers to do more personal research although it would really help if the posts are fair dinkum and balanced.
We get enough of the BS knocking when we go to other sailing boards suffice to say though it has been my observation that those who knock the hardest are those who are the most envious or who made the wrong choice for their needs in the first place for whatever reasons.

delevi · Post by **delevi** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:28 pm

I think the vast majority of Mac owners on this board have only owned one Mac, so the poll doesn't have much relevence. I didn't vote since I bought my

new in 04. Never saw an

until checking out Frank C's boat.

Leon

John McDonough · Post by **John McDonough** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:28 pm

Option #4 should be.

I would upgrade to an

if I had the money.

Option #5 should be.

If I had more Cash I would buy a different sailboat.

I just saw a Ad here on the Mac site advertising for Freedom Sailboats. If I had the cash I would buy thier 27 or 28` sailboat. They are over $50,000 and thats without a motor or extras. they have a preforming 24`for $25,000, but liimited cabin. I think I will keep my 26X. I could never go back to a sailboat without a 50HP motor 18 MPH capability.

delevi · Post by **delevi** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:36 pm

I would upgrade to this:

bastonjock · Post by **bastonjock** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:59 pm

is that one trailerable? delvi

delevi · Post by **delevi** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:18 am

It's 39'L and 11.5'W when amas are folded so it can be trailered with proper permits in the US. Unlike the smaller Dragonfly tris, this one doesn't lend itself quite as well to trailering, though it can be done. I recall reading that it's ok to trailer on occasion but not recommended on a regular basis. Probably takes several hours to rig/derig. Would work just fine for me. How does 20 kts under sail sound? How about a 150 hp diesel with cruising speeds of 15 kts under power? Amazing boat! Maybe in 10 years I can afford one

Leon

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:53 am

That DragonFly looks way cool and mucho $$$, but 39'L plus a trailer tongue would make it way too long for my driveway. Lets not forget that marinas also charge more for the multihulls due to their wide beam, not sure how those folding units hold up for argument with marina management. The Telstar and Gemini also look very enticing and may more easily store in my driveway for six months. It is quite difficult to find a reasonable upgrade from a MacGregor without a less than reasonable upgrade in price & ownership cost. As much as I hate that skinny beam I also find it difficult to part with the 50HP. It is only a matter of time before I will have to buy annual moorage if I want a slip reserved for spring each year. Moorage is getting more scarce all the time and all I can get that is close by is 30'.

Frank C · Post by **Frank C** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:02 am

The Gemini doesn't fold and isn't trailable (14' beam), except commercially. So fitting in the driveway is a non-issue. However, if I was ready to forego trailing, that's what I'd have.

The Telstar is truly a trailable ... 8.5' wide when folded. Further, it can be slipped with amas folded, so it doesn't incur the typical multihull overhead there, either.

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Poll question for Mac owners only

upgrade? or downgrade?

Poll question for Mac owners only

model?