Sure Scotty. - Under some circumstances, it's actually possible that a
Mac might sink. - Like, if the skipper decided to remove the foam
floatation and stuff canned goods, anchors, gear, etc., into the
resulting cavities. Or, if a great white shark bashed in the side of
the boat and took a liking to the floatation material, muching it for
snacks. Or, if the boat were hit and cut apart by a boat without proper
watch, the motor and transom area might sink. But so far, I haven't
heard of that happening with a Mac. - Have you Scotty?

But speaking of sinking, how long will YOUR boat stay afloat if the
hull is compromised, or if one of the through-hulls comes loose, or if
one of the inlet tubes gets stiff and springs a leak while you are
asleep or in the cockpit? Is the hull/keel connection good and solid?
(Might have some internal rusting or other problems?) Have you checked
the through-hull valves recently to see whether they are, or might
become, frozen open? Got your emergency signals ready Scotty? Life raft
in good shape? Rudder shaft bearings packed well? Cooling system for the
motor in good shape? PFD's in good shape and working order? Can't be
too careful, Scotty. Better safe than sorry.

Jim




Scotty wrote:

Now Jon, you know darn well they *can't* sink. Positive
floatation, ya know?

Scotty


"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...


Is that the one that finally sank on its own?

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"Scotty" wrote in message
. ..


CNN, reporting on the US port / Arab security screw-up,
showed a pic of a ship dockside as a MAC 26x ''sailed''


by.


Scotty


"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...


Smart move. :-) Despite all the crap people give you, I


think it would be


interesting to hear a real sailing story from a Mac.

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"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...


Jon, the Mac is great, but I enjoy sailing other


boats


too. Obvously, the


larger boat is going to be more comfortable offshore


in


25-knot winds and


35-degree temperatures. I'm not sure about the


waves,


but they were


breaking and bouncing us around fairly well.
Jim


Capt. JG wrote:



But you said that the wind was only 20-25.. were the


waves over 20 ft?