Name & Order of Your 3-5 Most Important Mods

Gazmn · Post by **Gazmn** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:26 am

I think lists like this help new Mac owners prioritize or get a good view of what works. This is my 10th Season coming. Every year I did some form of mod or upgrade. Which may decrease it's resale potential, but also makes it nearer & dearer to me. & since Macs are out of production, I ain't going no where

I was just at the NY Boat Show, & while it's great & tempting seeing those new shiny things. We're on the same water & the opportunities to change the view are only limited by our choice to travel. We have the ability to live on our boats, even camp. Which would be kinda hard on say a Center Console triple outboard fishing monstrosity. Not that I wouldn't mind one - so long as I was subsidized for the fuel use

But it helped me to appreciate, our niche.

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:39 am

U guy,s pic

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Gazmn · Post by **Gazmn** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:17 am

John,

You're in my next nomination class for Mac Hall of Fame under Mo$te$t Mod$ & Mac Innovators

Don T · Post by **Don T** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:22 pm

Hello,
My mods in chronological order. Favorites in red
1. Steering linkage
2. Twin 12 gal fuel tanks
3. Recessed switch panel
4. Cockpit table and light
5. Anti-sway hitch setup.
6. Bimini and full enclosure
7. Galley and storage
8. Pressurized water sys (good = convenient, bad = more water usage)
9. Ethafoam cockpit cushions
10. Lazyjacks and downhaul lines led aft.

BOAT · Post by **BOAT** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:17 pm

My best mod was making friends with Gazmn cuz it got me the inside scoop on all the best mods.

Gazmn · Post by **Gazmn** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:38 pm

Aww Shucks... Thanks Boat

cptron · Post by **cptron** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:06 pm

Gaz, to answer your question, Did raising the boom cause the boat to be more tender? NO
I can still beat any white hull on the water!!!

BOAT · Post by **BOAT** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:19 pm

I can play the banjo!

Gazmn · Post by **Gazmn** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:21 pm

cptron wrote:Gaz, to answer your question, Did raising the boom cause the boat to be more tender? NO
I can still beat any white hull on the water!!!

I don't doubt it, Ron

I also raised my gooseneck, 10"s & haven't noticed a difference in sailing. Really, how much can you handicap us

But if I had a dollar for every time I hear someone say we'll be more tender

I didn't get a Mac to race. That's like buying a pig to enter in a beauty contest. I bought it to cruise cheaply and comfortably. Comfortably means get a bimini, among other things. & I wanted one where I could walk under it - comfortably. So I raised the gooseneck & I've recommended that to others who, you know, want to be comfortable. & you'd a thought I told 'em to buy a pig...

So I thought I'd ask your findings, other than beating white hulls... - you still beat 'em - but comfortably

Gazmn · Post by **Gazmn** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:25 pm

BOAT wrote:I can play the banjo!

Boat, if you said you "play the banjo" in my old firehouse that meant you got a shovel put in your hand, & you got to shovel all the snow

Ah... Memories...

Gazmn · Post by **Gazmn** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 6:55 am

Gazmn wrote:Okay, my first top 5:

1A. Raised gooseneck, & therefore boom, 10"s. This helped with: 1B, 3B & 5. & allows unstooped, full standing & moving about in cockpit.

1B. The Bimini, oversized ~8'x8'. Used every sunny day. But would like to put window with flap in to view sailing mainsail. & one day, velcro in side screen panels to make enclosure.

2. Modified Captain's seat. I cut off horizontal & got 20"s more room in cockpit. & changed hinge to starboard side W/ boarding ladder on Port transom from PO. This was a no brainer. I use this on & off water for boarding.

3A. 20" wheel - When isn't bigger better? & allowed room for wheel autopilot.

3B. My water & shower system. It's been altered through the years but really helps being in saltwater for rinsing engine & peeps.

4. E-tec Engine. I can winterize in driveway, do computer & chart plotter hookup. & once again, Bigger is better

5. Added Traveller & spray shield. This is all mine. Didn't copy from anyone but very useful triple duty. Also houses my outside speakers

I gotta add:

6. Back Porch - section which covers rudder steering bars, is slightly canted for drainage & also used for cockpit [covered & un] showers, diving & chillin' by the

7. Magma Grill - Chow's on & covered over by the

8. Solar & Radar Arch -from which I also hang drying gear, & houses

9. Solar Panel - which feeds the batteries & electronics like:

10. 4g Radar - which I haven't used yet but is a cool concept by

11A. Lowrance Chart-plotter

12. Raymarine MFD & Autopilot

13. New VHF W GPS & Ais for MFDs

Future Mods:
I may consider Boat Alarm,

IP Camera with low light night vision
House Wifi

Galley Remod

Ixneigh · Post by **Ixneigh** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 7:19 am

Here is my wheel lock device.

Ix

Post by **Russ** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:28 am

Ixneigh wrote:Here is my wheel lock device.

Ix

Nice!

It's upside down until I double click it.

Ixneigh · Post by **Ixneigh** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 7:27 pm

It works very well. Should be made of stainless steel. Using this the boat can steer herself indefinitely on some points of sail.
Ix

Tony E · Post by **Tony E** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:11 am

Wow tough one....I'll go with ....

1.) Natures Head head.....before that sailing was a stinky gross adventure off untimely grossness:)

2.) Expanded V birth with 4 inch memory foam......so cozzyyyyyy

3.) solar panels for power and bam ....I am off the grid and free to go anywhere with all my toys...

4.) Bar B q - when its hot out side thats a life saver and at the other end....

5.) A Yeti cooler....no power required and keeps things frozen/cold for weeks:) (10 days is the longest so trip so far and everything was still cold)

With the above mods and purchases life on board is great and comfortable......oh yeah don't forget about a blue tooth speaker for tunes. No wiring necessary and its solar so I don't have to hook it up or pay for batteries.

Cheers!

MacGregorSailors.com

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