Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

A forum for discussing boat or trailer repairs or modifications that you have made or are considering.
Post Reply
User avatar
Divecoz
Admiral
Posts: 3803
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 2:54 pm
Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
Location: PORT CHARLOTTE FLORIDA 05 M Mercury 50 H.P. Big Foot Bill at Boats 4 Sail is my Hero

Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by Divecoz »

User avatar
Doug W
Captain
Posts: 632
Joined: Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:08 pm
Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
Location: Prairie Home MO - Galactica - 2010 26M with Etec 60
Contact:

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by Doug W »

many....many... many times! And anyone visiting for more than a short time, were treated to it too! ;)
User avatar
pokerrick1
Admiral
Posts: 2269
Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:20 pm
Sailboat: Venture 23
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Henderson, near Lake Mead)

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by pokerrick1 »

I've had the factory tour guided by none other than Mike Inmon back in 2007 - - - I learned more than one thing :!: :wink:

Rick
Dnomyar
Just Enlisted
Posts: 20
Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:53 pm

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by Dnomyar »

Divecoz wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNSmUOYP ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAcBxtqa ... ure=relmfu
So Much for the naysayers and the armchair know-nothings...
Umm - many of the naysayers are owners - check out the 'cracks in gelcoat' threads, 'rust on stainless steel' comments. etc etc. He only uses Polyester resin, which is the cheapest and least waterproof option

It took me two days to track down and repair leaks through the cabin roof where fittings were improperly seated - a real pain when you have to cut through the inner liner.

For all that - Roger has an proper setup, and we don't have to pay for inefficient manufacturing methods - but don't be carried away by a snazzy video. Most other big production boatshops are exactly the same.
User avatar
Divecoz
Admiral
Posts: 3803
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 2:54 pm
Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
Location: PORT CHARLOTTE FLORIDA 05 M Mercury 50 H.P. Big Foot Bill at Boats 4 Sail is my Hero

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by Divecoz »

NONE have them that produce boats in this cost range.. Spider cracks? Most all boats develope them..
Dont like it ? Sell It! They hold their value among the top 1%
For now I will call you as I see you .. a xxxxx!
OOppss ! :(
Last edited by Divecoz on Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:48 am, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
kmclemore
Site Admin
Posts: 6293
Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:24 am
Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
Location: Ambler, PA -- MACX2018A898 w/ Suzuki DF60AV -- 78 BW Harpoon 4.6 -- 2018 Tahoe 550TF w/ 150 Merc

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by kmclemore »

[mod="kmclemore]Divecoz, please - you know that name-calling is something we don't do around here. I've removed the offending word.

However, Dnomyar, I must say I do share Divecoz's concern, though I will not call names. Most of the threads you've posted have been about Mac problems, as if you're trying to get a rise out of folks here. And furthermore, I have serious issues with your credibility.

In this posting from back in 2010 you say you had a Mac M:

http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... 89#p204889
I dont remember that being the case when I owned my M series Mac, but can other Mac owners confirm or refute this please.
Yet, in your post from today you state you had a Mac X:

http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... 06#p240206
After owning and sailing a 26X for a few years, I envisaged the 'ultimate Mac'.
Now, either you've owned TWO different Macs, which is highly unusual, or you're not telling us the truth and you're just posting to upset folks.

And please don't try to tell me you made a mistake - nobody that owned an M accidentally says they owned an X (or vice versa)... it just doesn't happen. It's like saying 'oh, yeah, I didn't mean to say I owned a Ford - I owned a Chevy'. Nope, I'm not buying it.

Please clarify.[/mod]
User avatar
Phil M
Captain
Posts: 807
Joined: Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:29 am
Sailboat: Other
Location: 44' Jeanneau, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by Phil M »

Hmmmm. It appears that [someone] was caught!
If anyone wants to view unmoderated sites, view some YouTube comments. It is nasty stuff, and generally turns people off.

Phil :macm:
User avatar
Highlander
Admiral
Posts: 5998
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:25 pm
Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
Location: Maccutter26M 2008 75HP Merc. 4/S Victoria BC. Can. ' An Hileanto'ir III '
Contact:

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by Highlander »

Kevin
I own two Fords don't think much of the chevy's :P :wink:

To The Guy who does not like his Mac :| & does not know whether he had an X or an M :arrow: :? or is now saying he owned both :?: then u speaketh with fork tongue :!: because if the Mac was that bad why would u buy two of them so now u can take ur boots outa of yer mouth now
Me well I've owned until recently both a :mac19: and an :macm: at the same time which buy the way are identical boats almost just size diff. but I never had to look twice to see which one I was sailing :D :D :D :D or maybe yer got oldtimer's I get that sometimes & forget what I was going to do :| :wink: but still never forgot what boat I was in :P :)

You all have a nice day now ,I gotta go work on my Ford or was that a Mac :?: :arrow: :?

J 8)
Sh_t where that Chevy come from :cry:
Last edited by Highlander on Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
pokerrick1
Admiral
Posts: 2269
Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:20 pm
Sailboat: Venture 23
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Henderson, near Lake Mead)

Re: Have you ever bother to watch how these boats are built?

Post by pokerrick1 »

Highlander wrote: X X X X where that Chevy come from :cry:

I deleted the offending word :!: :D :D

Rick

PS Good catch Kevin!
Post Reply