Hey Doug,My Hobie had a rotating mast, I can't remember exactly how the
shrouds were mounted but I'm guessing they just 'twisted' a bit with the
mast. How would a mast with spreaders be able to rotate?

Scotty

"DSK" wrote in message
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Jim Cate wrote:

And how many times have you sailed on the 26M, DK? - Was it five times,
ten times, fifteen? I seem to have forgotten.

Gosh, you're so right... it's gotta be better than the old one... it's NEW
& IMPROVED!!

BTW it does not not have a new hull design. Exactly the same, only painted
darker colors
which does not improve sailng characteristics as far as anybody has been
able to
determine. And the ones I have seen certainly don't have rotating masts
either.... anyway
that would be a waste of time on a boat with a PHRF rating of 216.

The two Mac26Ms at our marina I have seen out sailing a dozen times or so.
They are not
even a match for the San Juan 21, of which there is a strong local class,
which rates
252. The SJ21 literally sails rings around the M26M. Figure it out.

The point, Jim, is to enjoy your time on the water. If you happen to not
care about
sailing other than to have some sails up and hear the wake gurgling, then
go for it. If
you enjoy really *sailing* then you'll be disappointed. Doesn't matter to
me one way or
the other.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King