Project M - Doubling the Size of the Cockpit

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That looks absolutely fantastic. It looks like it came from the factory like that. You have amazing skills that go beyond carpentry.

We almost saw the eclipse....then clouds moved in. But got our Mac launched today.
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Looks amazing, looking forward to hear how well it worked out.
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Looks great, sure hope you never have to separate the hull deck joint.
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With his skills, that wouldnt be even deep breathing for him...

I dont think Ive heard of anyone here separating hull/deck on a Mac.......
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Thanks guys - I'll just be happy if it floats - we'll see when we launch in a week or two. I'll be watching from the shore when my wife takes it out for the first test run :wink:
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Nice! :D
Currie wrote:Thanks guys - I'll just be happy if it floats - we'll see when we launch in a week or two. I'll be watching from the shore when my wife takes it out for the first test run :wink:
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This is a very cool mod. How do you get in the boat from the water?

I have a 26M with a 90 Suzuki and it's a tight entry. So I'm wondering if your side ladder is full of awesome sauce as well.

Thanks,

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Wow...that's a really neat project, and looks great! It almost looks like something you would mount from the top, that slides down onto the back and locks in place...

Um...I noticed that you have the life ring hanging right behind the seat...is that an indication of something? :? (hee hee!)
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So how did this mod turn out in the end... Were the sea trials satisfactory?
Anything you would do different?
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He's still waiting for the Admiral to return......
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:D :D :D
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This is one awesome mod, I wonder if it could be done for the :macx: not such a size gain, but still significant.. :idea:
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Post by Neo »

Hi Bob,

3 Years on, are you still happy with how this mod turned out? .... If you did it again would you do anything differently?

All the best.
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You should send currie a PM since he is off sailing, not posting

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