Scott Vernon wrote:


http://www.boating-forum.com/crusing..._ft_vs_ODay_34
_172742.html




Actually, the link is further evidence that you're a moronic cretin.

confirming the fact that I have

been considering other boats before finally
deciding on the Mac 26M late last month.



just when you thought he couldn't look any dumber.


I liked the Cal 34, and I would have been willing to put up with its
problems and consider it a "project boat," since it needed a complete
refurbishing of the interior, new headliner, upholstery, etc. - I had
mixed emotions about it, since I wouldn't be able to enjoy the
versatility and various other advantages available with the Mac. My
wife, however, didn't want to get into the "project boat" thing, and
definitely didn't like the somewhat messy interior of the Cal. The
O'Day had potentially expensive engine problems. There were also
several other used boats that we also looked at, but all of them seemed
to have one or more potentially serious repair issues. Later that
month, I looked into the Mac again, and inspected one at the local
dealer, and placed an order (on March 25). - Where's the inconsistency,
Benz? I told you all along that I was considering several different
boats, including the Cal and the Mac.

As I have explained previously, I never thought that the Mac 26M was a
perfect boat suitable for all applications, and I never claimed that it
would sail faster or more smoothly then a large displacement boat, or
that it would be a great choice for a transatlantic crossing. My point
has been that the discussions regarding the Mac have been so unbalanced
as to be almost ludicrous, even libelous, and that the the boat has a
lot of good qualities and unique advantages that haven't been fairly
considered. Further, as noted in the Pracital Sailor article regarding
the previous X model, its owners are pleased with it, and they get lots
of pleasure sailing it, according to the PC article. - I know that some
people buy finely built, fast, large boats and enjoy the fact that they
can brag about being able to get that extra half-knot of speed, or the
fact that THEY COULD sail it anywhere they wanted to, if they had time.
But for most of us, isn't being able to get out on the water
conveniently and quickly and getting pleasure sailing the boat and
enjoying getting out on the water with friends or family the more
important factor?

Jim