New Mac owner

ManassasPaul · Post by **ManassasPaul** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:42 am

Hey, I just wanted to chime in as I finally got a mac, a 1980 Mac/Venture 25 specifically. Anyways been a lurker for forever and decided to step in the light

ManassasPaul · Post by **ManassasPaul** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:57 am

Anyways, it is the light blue hull, and has a full complement of sails(main, lapper jib, storm jib, 150 genny, and a cruising spinnaker) has a 5hp British seagul, autopilot(Raytheon ST2000+) depth finder and all the other fiddly bits along with it, boat was in very good condition(just needs a little spring cleaning), and in case if anyone is wondering, I have been reading the forums on a daily basis since before GreatLooperDave got here

vatalon · Post by **vatalon** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:10 am

Welcome aboard! Good to see another Mac owner in Virginia. Where do you plan putting in at? I'm in Prince George, just south of Richmond. May move to the Lorton area in the future.

Hope this crazy weather clears so you can take it out soon.

ManassasPaul · Post by **ManassasPaul** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:16 am

I was looking at the stafford area, still trying to learn the art of sailing as I don't have much practical experience--too much knowing, and thinking, and talking, and not enough doing; but that should change soon. And I think the learning curve will be friendly as I am starting to find out how many sailor friends I have that will use any excuse to get out on the water

Frank C · Post by **Frank C** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:12 am

ManassasPaul wrote:Anyways, it is the light blue hull, and has a full complement of sails(main, lapper jib, storm jib, 150 genny, and a cruising spinnaker) .... and if anyone is wondering, I have been reading the forums on a daily basis since before GreatLooperDave got here

REALLY ... How 'bout that. Seems Your both still around, but at least you got your boat

Congrats to ya, Paul.
Seems the Looper is still around, and still shopping.

ManassasPaul · Post by **ManassasPaul** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:26 am

Funny, I thought he deleted all of his posts then packed up and left. Anyways I will be picking up the boat next Saturday. This Saturday, I will be picking up the tow vehicle, a mid 80's f-150 w/ a I-6 300, 4speed stick w/ granny gear, and 4x4, I think I shouldn't have too much trouble with the ramps.

Frank C · Post by **Frank C** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:57 am

ManassasPaul wrote:Funny, I thought he deleted all of his posts then packed up and left.

Right, Looper got into a childish snit last summer, took his all his "posts" and slunk home. But some think he's slunk back again, hiding under a different anonymous identity.

ManassasPaul wrote:Anyways I will be picking up the boat next Saturday. This Saturday, I will be picking up the tow vehicle, a mid 80's f-150 w/ a I-6 300, 4speed stick w/ granny gear, and 4x4, I think I shouldn't have too much trouble with the ramps.

Ford F-150 4WD versus a Mac & a slippery ramp??? No contest, you'll be just fine. Enjoy that boat!

ManassasPaul · Post by **ManassasPaul** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 3:00 am

Anyways this is the boat that I am buying Here

Personally I don't think that I could have gotten much more for the money

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 6:20 am

I bought and sold a nice 20' pocket cruiser a couple of years ago. In comparison, it seems like you got a very good deal. Lots of extras and apparently well maintained.

Sloop John B · Post by **Sloop John B** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:09 am

Frank C, I think you're right. Either that or a close cousin.

James V · Post by **James V** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:51 am

Looks like you got a good deal. A lot of stuff to play with.

Some suggestions -

With a boat over 10 years old the running rigging and standing rigging and anchor rode could be decayed. Please check these out. If questionable, replace.

Check out your local Power Squadren, They do have sailing courses and is a good source of info.

Enjoy the adventure.

ManassasPaul · Post by **ManassasPaul** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:02 pm

James,

Actually I just had a meeting with the Landmark Yacht Club doen in Oquia creek off of the potomac and one of their members are in the power squadron, and several of the members own sail boats and would be more than happy to impart their knowledge.

On edit: Oh and by the way, I finally got my mug up.

craiglaforce · Post by **craiglaforce** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:56 pm

Sounds like you got an excellent deal. Congratulations and welcome to the fun.

A co-worker had a mac 25 and had me out on it a long time ago. Pretty neat boat. It had a steel swing keel and a winch , and the mainsheet was on a traveller line across the stern. if I recall. The keel and winch system would be another thing to give a good once-over before launch.

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