Capt. JG wrote:


I think there's a #5... Macs are, in fact, the most seaworthy boats that are
designed for the rigorous conditions one could encounter anywhere in the
vast oceans. Not only be unsinkable, even by fools such as us, they are
fast, look great, and are only sold to sailors who are the most deserving of
them - highly skilled seafarers of which there are few. The reason that we
believe they don't participate in competitions, such as the TransPac, is
because of the evil media, who are in cahoots with the other manufacturers.


Thanks Jon, I hadn't considered that possibility. Damn sporting of those
Mac owners not to put us mere mortals to shame by thrashing us in such
races.

Cheers
Marty