Jeff Morris wrote:

While its true that the engine may be an advantage comparing to "boat of its
size," Jim first appeared here asking for advice about used 30 to 32 footers. A
mac might still be able to outrun a C&C 32, but not by much if its a bit rough.
On the other hand, what constitutes "heavy weather" is a lot different on a
proper boat.

Its clear that Jim wanted the Mac all along, since he claimed that all used
boats have some fatal flaw, and that his wife preferred the interior of the Mac
to any other boat that could be had for the same price. I think he only took
her to see boats that had been abandoned.


Clear that Jim wanted the Mac all along?

Actually, although I have always liked the versatility of the Macs, my
personal choice would have been the Cal 34 that I mentioned earlier, and
I was ready to put a deposit on it. However, my wife was adamantly
opposed to the Cal because of the unfortunate appearance of its
interior. - My continued defense of the Macs on this ng derives from my
observation that the Macs haven't got fair treatment or accurate
characterizations on this ng. I'm trying to bring a little balance to
the discussion.

Jim



"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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How about his expectation that he can motor away from incoming heavy weather
at lots of knots when the boat has the usual complement of sails, spars,
people, and gear? He seems to think he can make 'book speed', when that
speed is quoted for an unloaded and stripped-down boat. I gather the reality
is that he'll make little more than a decent sailboat (10kt or so?) and
that's keeping everyone below or in the cockpit.


Even loaded down and with some chop, he can still make a run for home faster
than any sailboat of aprox. the same size. If he miscalculates, blows his

tanks

and then gets caught unbalasted, he'll regret it.
Understand, Wally, I have no respect for the Mac line. BUT, I won't say that

it

can't make SOME owners happy within it's narrow limits. To argue those limits
becomes somewhat futile when you don't know the owner or his variables.
As I said, I wish Jim good luck with his boat.

RB