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JAXAshby April 6th 04 01:47 PM

SPAM!! MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
katysails wrote:

Jax cried:
SPAM!!

I'm of the opinion that the guy is a MacGregor infiltrate, sent by the
company to turn the attention of the group on their sorry product...


Katy, the following note lists five advantages of the Mac 26M, while
recognizing some of its limitations and disadvantages. How about
addressing some of these substantive issues, rather than posting more
ridiculous, childish personal attacks?

Whether or not the Valiant is a "better" boat depends on your particular
criteria, however. With respect to safety for coastal cruising, the Mac
seems to have several advantages.

(1) - If the lower hull is compromised, the inner hull remains.

(2) If both hulls are compromised, or if the side hull is penetrated as
in a collision, the integrated flotation keeps the Mac afloat. By
contrast, if the hull of the Valiant (or other keep boats) is
compromised, or if the through-hulls leak, or if substantial water
enters the boat for some other reason, the keel of the Valiant will
quickly pull it to the bottom. In this respect, the MacGregor is a
"better" boat. (Galveston-Houston has its share of drunk red-necks
racing around the bays at 60 mph while downing another six-pack.)

(3) Regarding access to good sailing areas, the MacGregor can plane out
to the desired sailing are at around 15-18 knots, whereas the Valiant,
while considered relatively fast, only make around 7-8 knots under
power. So, with respect to convenience, and ability to get to a
preferred sailing area within a given day or weekend, the MacGregor is a
"better" boat.

(4) The ability to return to port quickly, ahead of impending weather,
is also a safety factor in the Mac. When we sailed the Valiant, there
were several channels in the Galveston area that weren't clearly marked
and in which we could not maneuver safely at low tide. So, we had to
turn back from a preferred anchorage we were trying to reach. In
contrast, the dagger board of the MacGregor can be raised incrementally
as desired, with a minimum draft of around 18 inches. Again, with
respect to its ability to maneuver in shallow or unmarked channels, or
to anchor in shallow water, or beach on shore to permit grandkids to
play on the sand, the MacGregor is a "better" boat, since the Valiant
must be kept in much deeper water and doesn't have the versatility of
the Mac for such shallow water activities.

I have no doubt that the Valiant has better sailing characteristics,
will point higher, and would be more comfortable in heavy weather. - In
that sense, it is a "better" boat than the MacGregor (although I
understand that the MacGregor can actually plane under sail and may
therefore be faster under sail in some conditions).

(5) However, if I can't get out to the blue water on weekends because of
the requisite hours of motoring time it takes to get from our area to
the blue water, then the fine sailing characteristics of the Valiant
wouldn't be of much benefit to me. (With the exception of being able to
talk about it on the newsgroup.) Under those circumstances, if I could
only get out once or twice a year, it may make more sense to charter a
larger boat for extended cruising when I can time off for a week or so.

Again, an evaluation of the quality of the boat depends on the criteria
used in the evaluation, and how the boat will be used.

Jim










JAXAshby April 6th 04 01:49 PM

SPAM!! MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Jimbo, did you ask your silly questions on the Mac list, like I suggested?

SV


Yes. The great majority on the Mac lists have one of the the older
models. I did correspond with and speak with some 26M owners.

Jim










JAXAshby April 6th 04 01:52 PM

SPAM!! MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Johathan, the following note lists five advantages of the Mac 26M, while
recognizing some of its limitations and disadvantages. How about
addressing some of such substantive issues, rather than posting more
ridiculous personal attacks?

Whether or not the Valiant is a "better" boat depends on your particular
criteria, however. With respect to safety for coastal cruising, the Mac
seems to have several advantages.

(1) - If the lower hull is compromised, the inner hull remains.

(2) If both hulls are compromised, or if the side hull is penetrated as
in a collision, the integrated flotation keeps the Mac afloat. By
contrast, if the hull of the Valiant (or other keep boats) is
compromised, or if the through-hulls leak, or if substantial water
enters the boat for some other reason, the keel of the Valiant will
quickly pull it to the bottom. In this respect, the MacGregor is a
"better" boat. (Galveston-Houston has its share of drunk red-necks
racing around the bays at 60 mph while downing another six-pack.)

(3) Regarding access to good sailing areas, the MacGregor can plane out
to the desired sailing are at around 15-18 knots, whereas the Valiant,
while considered relatively fast, only make around 7-8 knots under
power. So, with respect to convenience, and ability to get to a
preferred sailing area within a given day or weekend, the MacGregor is a
"better" boat.

(4) The ability to return to port quickly, ahead of impending weather,
is also a safety factor in the Mac. When we sailed the Valiant, there
were several channels in the Galveston area that weren't clearly marked
and in which we could not maneuver safely at low tide. So, we had to
turn back from a preferred anchorage we were trying to reach. In
contrast, the dagger board of the MacGregor can be raised incrementally
as desired, with a minimum draft of around 18 inches. Again, with
respect to its ability to maneuver in shallow or unmarked channels, or
to anchor in shallow water, or beach on shore to permit grandkids to
play on the sand, the MacGregor is a "better" boat, since the Valiant
must be kept in much deeper water and doesn't have the versatility of
the Mac for such shallow water activities.

I have no doubt that the Valiant has better sailing characteristics,
will point higher, and would be more comfortable in heavy weather. - In
that sense, it is a "better" boat than the MacGregor (although I
understand that the MacGregor can actually plane under sail and may
therefore be faster under sail in some conditions).

(5) However, if I can't get out to the blue water on weekends because of
the requisite hours of motoring time it takes to get from our area to
the blue water, then the fine sailing characteristics of the Valiant
wouldn't be of much benefit to me. (With the exception of being able to
talk about it on the newsgroup.) Under those circumstances, if I could
only get out once or twice a year, it may make more sense to charter a
larger boat for extended cruising when I can time off for a week or so.

Again, an evaluation of the quality of the boat depends on the criteria
used in the evaluation, and how the boat will be used.

Jim










Scott Vernon April 6th 04 02:23 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
wrote


It seemed to throw me.



And that's why
wrote in message
...

It is double hulled,



You're sinking fast.
SV



felton April 6th 04 05:03 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
On Mon, 5 Apr 2004 23:49:36 -0400, "Scott Vernon"
wrote:

are you under the impression that a mac26 is double hulled?

SV


He may be thinking that a liner is a second hull, which will prevent
him from sinking if one of those drunken powerboaters hits him doing
60mph. Perhaps Macs have foam floatation, as most of them would
otherwise be on the bottom. If I make it up to the Valiant yard in
the next few days, perhaps I will suggest that they may want to
"improve" their boats with some of these innovations:)

Here is a question for Jim...a drunken powerboater is heading towards
you. You can elect to be in a Valiant or a Mac. Which do you
choose?:) If you are really so naive as to think that a Mac 26 is a
more survivable boat in any scenario than a Valiant or any other
"real" sailboat, then thanks for the comic relief.

The obvious solution to your dilemma was to have chosen a marina
closer to where you wish to sail. You can drive a car faster than
even the motorboat you have chosen will go. I will grant you that if
your only criteria was how fast you can motor in your "sailboat", then
you have probably chosen wisely. For $30k you could have bought a
pretty decent powerboat instead. Live and learn.



"Jim Cate" wrote 6 times...

(1) - If the lower hull is compromised, the inner hull remains.




Jonathan Ganz April 6th 04 06:46 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
I think you guys need to get a room...

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wrote in message
...
On Tue, 6 Apr 2004 09:23:34 -0400, "Scott Vernon"
wrote:

wrote


It seemed to throw me.



And that's why
wrote in message
.. .

It is double hulled,



You're sinking fast.
SV


The problem here, portly one, is that you are not thinking fast.

BB




Jonathan Ganz April 6th 04 06:48 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
I try not to speculate too much.

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"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
...
Jonathan Ganz wrote:
Because he's either stupid, a troll, or trying to justify his poor

choice.


All three?

Cheers
Marty




Donal April 6th 04 10:48 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

"katysails" wrote in message
...
Jim boasted:
I'll be here for whatever time it takes for you to come to the
realization that you aren't going to intimidate me or drive me away.

Time to call in Bertie and troop.....



Oh gawd ... I hope that Oz doesn't read that.




Regards


Donal
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Wally April 6th 04 11:22 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Jim Cate wrote:

This isn't what happened at all. I posted my questions several times
on this an on the cruising ng and scanned the reponses for over a
month hoping to get some factual or substantive information regarding
the 26M. It was only after weeks of "Mac bashings" ...


What, you came into a sailing newsgroup to enquire about about a boat you
knew little about, it's gets slagged off something rotten for a month...

....and then you go and *buy* one?

Nobody is that stupid.


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www.wally.myby.co.uk/music



Wally April 6th 04 11:23 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Jim Cate wrote:

Would I be permitted to buy a chart plotter, depth-knot, autosteering,
or VHF?


What's a "depth-knot"?


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www.wally.myby.co.uk/music



Peter Wiley April 7th 04 01:44 AM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
In article , Jonathan Ganz
wrote:

Sure, I'm bored Jhm.


Well, he's good for something, then. My thoughts on his list of points
was exactly the same as yours - get a catamaran.

As someone else said, let's see that thing plane or move at 18 knots in
a nasty chop and 30 knot headwind. Isn't going to happen.

PDW

Flying Tadpole April 7th 04 07:59 AM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Wally wrote:

Jim Cate wrote:

Would I be permitted to buy a chart plotter, depth-knot, autosteering,
or VHF?


What's a "depth-knot"?


Some log or other?

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Wally April 7th 04 11:23 AM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Flying Tadpole wrote:

What's a "depth-knot"?


Some log or other?


Sink-rate meter?


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Flying Tadpole April 7th 04 12:08 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Wally wrote:

Flying Tadpole wrote:

What's a "depth-knot"?


Some log or other?


Sink-rate meter?


Oh. The perhaps he has a depth-wish?
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Flying Tadpole April 7th 04 12:15 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Flying Tadpole wrote:

Wally wrote:

Flying Tadpole wrote:

What's a "depth-knot"?


Some log or other?


Sink-rate meter?


Oh. The perhaps he has a depth-wish?


Dam dam dam. The "" o this keyboard is't workg aymore, would't
you kow it. A real uisace whe oe is tryg to commet o the most
recet utcase and attemptig to respod to ew sappy postigs.

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Wally April 7th 04 01:47 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Flying Tadpole wrote:

Oh. The perhaps he has a depth-wish?


Dam dam dam. The "" o this keyboard is't workg aymore, would't
you kow it. A real uisace whe oe is tryg to commet o the most
recet utcase and attemptig to respod to ew sappy postigs.


Don't worry about t - my '' key is flakey as well.


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Jim Cate April 7th 04 02:40 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Scott Vernon wrote:

"Jim Cate" wrote

I'll be here for whatever time it takes for you to come to the
realization that you aren't going to intimidate me or drive me away.




Then you'll die here.




I'm not afraid to die.

Jim



Get
used to the idea that I'm just wasting
everyone's time.

Jim



Yup.



Jim Cate April 7th 04 02:41 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Jonathan Ganz wrote:

I think he's already brain dead. Does anything else matter?


Johnathan, if I'm that dense and that brain dead, why do you continue to
spend your time following this discussion?

Jim


Flying Tadpole April 7th 04 02:51 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Jim Cate wrote:

Jonathan Ganz wrote:

I think he's already brain dead. Does anything else matter?


Johnathan, if I'm that dense and that brain dead, why do you continue to
spend your time following this discussion?


Because he's a sadist with a bent to necrophilia. Tell us more
about a Macgregor 100 miles offshore. The local ones don't seem
to handle a five-foot chop very well.
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Jim Cate April 7th 04 02:51 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Scott, in case you hadn't realized it, there's no law requiring you to
continue following this discussion. If I'm really that stupid, and if my
remarks are really that vacuous, why in hell do you continue to waste
your time in this discussion string? There are lots of others that you
might be interested in. (Actually, of course, you are obviously
stressed out over your inability to put me down, even with the help of
your buddies. It's just not supposed to happen like this, is it?
Everyone knows that any half-way knowledgable sailor should be able to
put down a Mac-lover with just a few sarcastic remarks. - But I'm still
here and still cheerfully stating my position. In fact, I'm actually
more confident in my position than I was when I came on the ng, since
it's increasingly obvious that you and your buddies have almost nothing
to say of substance. It's obvious that you have given up on citing any
objective issues, and you are increasingly resorting to personal, ad
hominem attacks. You obviously aren't making any progress at all, and
it's obviously getting to you.)

Jim





Scott Vernon wrote:

"Jim Cate" wrote

Really? If I'm that stupid and my notes are that insignificant, why is
this discussion string the most extensive on the ng, with over 400
responses?



The 'ol bobspit ploy, start a stupid troll, keep fueling it with dumber than
**** remarks, then claim to 'WIN' because ''his thread'' has the most posts.
Yup, you're a winner Jim, you and bob****, a couple of winners.

SV



Jim Cate April 7th 04 02:53 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


katysails wrote:

Jim, still not gettingIf I'm that stupid and my notes are that
insignificant, why is
this discussion string the most extensive on the ng,

SHADES OF LONG ISLANDWE HAVE A MACKEREL!!!!!!!!


But why are you wasting your time in this discussion, if what I'm saying
is that insignificant and doesn't have an element of truth?

Jim


JAXAshby April 7th 04 02:55 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
I'm not afraid to die.

Jim


afraid to? looks like you are deliberately trying to.

JAXAshby April 7th 04 02:57 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Johnathan, if I'm that dense and that brain dead, why do you continue to
spend your time following this discussion?

Jim


because you are a dishonest flack for the company. keep it up jimmy boy and
every last person who even considered buyin one of those things for flat, calm
water will puke hearing the word "Mac" even the context of hamburgers.

Jim Cate April 7th 04 02:57 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Scott Vernon wrote:

are you under the impression that a mac26 is double hulled?

SV

"Jim Cate" wrote 6 times...

(1) - If the lower hull is compromised, the inner hull remains.




Yes it is. If the outer (lowermost) hull is penetrated, water is still
retained wihin the water ballast cavity located above the lower hull for
most of the length of the boat and is prevented from entering the cabin.

Also, if both hulls are penetrated, the boat remains afloat due to the
built-in foam floatation.

Jim


Jim Cate April 7th 04 03:00 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


wrote:

On Mon, 5 Apr 2004 23:49:36 -0400, "Scott Vernon" wrote:


are you under the impression that a mac26 is double hulled?



It is double hulled, but the space in between the layers is water ballast, which
gives you a head start on filling up the rest of the boat with water.

BB




Of course, if only the lower hull is penetrated, water doesn't get into
the cabin at all. Also, as mentioned above, the built-in flotation will
keep the boat afloat even if water enters the cabin.

Jim


SV

"Jim Cate" wrote 6 times...

(1) - If the lower hull is compromised, the inner hull remains.





Jim Cate April 7th 04 03:04 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Scott Vernon wrote:

wrote

are you under the impression that a mac26 is double hulled?


It is double hulled, but the space in between the layers is water ballast,


which

gives you a head start on filling up the rest of the boat with water.



and the space in-between your ears is a vacuum if you think the Mac is
double hulled.

SV


In other words, you lost that one, so you now have no response other
than to resort to your usual personal, ad hominem attacks? Isn't that
about the size of it Scott? (Scotty, for a change, why don't you just
admit that I was right? Some little attempt at honesty and balance
isn't all that difficult, after all, and it might even make you feel
better.)


Jim


Flying Tadpole April 7th 04 03:07 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 


Jim Cate wrote:

katysails wrote:

Jim, still not gettingIf I'm that stupid and my notes are that
insignificant, why is
this discussion string the most extensive on the ng,

SHADES OF LONG ISLANDWE HAVE A MACKEREL!!!!!!!!


But why are you wasting your time in this discussion, if what I'm saying
is that insignificant and doesn't have an element of truth?


Jim, you keep asking this question in one form or another, so it
appears you don't really see the answer. As I'm a kind and
generous soul, much more so than the rest of these
bottom-dwellers here, here's a bit of help for you.

This newsgroup has been notable for years in its exercise of
virtual cruelty, especially on the innocent, to the point where
even the FAQs are full of dire warnings. The cruellest of the
virtual cruelties is, of course, the goading of the
uncomprehending. When such goading has been done expertly, these
sadists can sit back, and apply only the lightest of touches,
while the suffering goad themselves into increasing frenzy, in an
almost self-perpetuating cycle, providing hours of entertainment
for the watchers, for minimal effort on their part. Do you now
see why most of the regulars in this group are here "wasting
their time in this discussion?"
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JAXAshby April 7th 04 03:57 PM

SPAM!! MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
SPAM!!

Scott, in case you hadn't realized it, there's no law requiring you to
continue following this discussion. If I'm really that stupid, and if my
remarks are really that vacuous, why in hell do you continue to waste
your time in this discussion string? There are lots of others that you
might be interested in. (Actually, of course, you are obviously
stressed out over your inability to put me down, even with the help of
your buddies. It's just not supposed to happen like this, is it?
Everyone knows that any half-way knowledgable sailor should be able to
put down a Mac-lover with just a few sarcastic remarks. - But I'm still
here and still cheerfully stating my position. In fact, I'm actually
more confident in my position than I was when I came on the ng, since
it's increasingly obvious that you and your buddies have almost nothing
to say of substance. It's obvious that you have given up on citing any
objective issues, and you are increasingly resorting to personal, ad
hominem attacks. You obviously aren't making any progress at all, and
it's obviously getting to you.)

Jim





Scott Vernon wrote:

"Jim Cate" wrote

Really? If I'm that stupid and my notes are that insignificant, why is
this discussion string the most extensive on the ng, with over 400
responses?



The 'ol bobspit ploy, start a stupid troll, keep fueling it with dumber

than
**** remarks, then claim to 'WIN' because ''his thread'' has the most

posts.
Yup, you're a winner Jim, you and bob****, a couple of winners.

SV











JAXAshby April 7th 04 03:58 PM

SPAM!! MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
SPAM!!

Jim, still not gettingIf I'm that stupid and my notes are that
insignificant, why is
this discussion string the most extensive on the ng,

SHADES OF LONG ISLANDWE HAVE A MACKEREL!!!!!!!!


But why are you wasting your time in this discussion, if what I'm saying
is that insignificant and doesn't have an element of truth?

Jim










JAXAshby April 7th 04 03:58 PM

SPAM!! MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
SPAM!!

are you under the impression that a mac26 is double hulled?

SV

"Jim Cate" wrote 6 times...

(1) - If the lower hull is compromised, the inner hull remains.




Yes it is. If the outer (lowermost) hull is penetrated, water is still
retained wihin the water ballast cavity located above the lower hull for
most of the length of the boat and is prevented from entering the cabin.

Also, if both hulls are penetrated, the boat remains afloat due to the
built-in foam floatation.

Jim










Jonathan Ganz April 7th 04 05:02 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Taddy, how did you know that????

JHHM, did you even read my other post about catamarans and tri?
Can you read?

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"Flying Tadpole" wrote in message
...


Jim Cate wrote:

Jonathan Ganz wrote:

I think he's already brain dead. Does anything else matter?


Johnathan, if I'm that dense and that brain dead, why do you continue to
spend your time following this discussion?


Because he's a sadist with a bent to necrophilia. Tell us more
about a Macgregor 100 miles offshore. The local ones don't seem
to handle a five-foot chop very well.
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Jonathan Ganz April 7th 04 05:03 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
I don't think it's a question of "if" you're stupid.

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"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...
Scott, in case you hadn't realized it, there's no law requiring you to
continue following this discussion. If I'm really that stupid, and if my
remarks are really that vacuous, why in hell do you continue to waste
your time in this discussion string? There are lots of others that you
might be interested in. (Actually, of course, you are obviously
stressed out over your inability to put me down, even with the help of
your buddies. It's just not supposed to happen like this, is it?
Everyone knows that any half-way knowledgable sailor should be able to
put down a Mac-lover with just a few sarcastic remarks. - But I'm still
here and still cheerfully stating my position. In fact, I'm actually
more confident in my position than I was when I came on the ng, since
it's increasingly obvious that you and your buddies have almost nothing
to say of substance. It's obvious that you have given up on citing any
objective issues, and you are increasingly resorting to personal, ad
hominem attacks. You obviously aren't making any progress at all, and
it's obviously getting to you.)

Jim





Scott Vernon wrote:

"Jim Cate" wrote

Really? If I'm that stupid and my notes are that insignificant, why is
this discussion string the most extensive on the ng, with over 400
responses?



The 'ol bobspit ploy, start a stupid troll, keep fueling it with dumber

than
**** remarks, then claim to 'WIN' because ''his thread'' has the most

posts.
Yup, you're a winner Jim, you and bob****, a couple of winners.

SV





Jeff Morris April 7th 04 05:23 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Its funny, the drawing on the web site don't show this to be "double hulled".
The water ballast is on the center line, not around the chine - it would be easy
to penetrate the hull with a glancing blow to a rock.

BTW, what would happen to the daggerboard if it touched bottom?



"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...


wrote:

On Mon, 5 Apr 2004 23:49:36 -0400, "Scott Vernon"

wrote:


are you under the impression that a mac26 is double hulled?



It is double hulled, but the space in between the layers is water ballast,

which
gives you a head start on filling up the rest of the boat with water.

BB




Of course, if only the lower hull is penetrated, water doesn't get into
the cabin at all. Also, as mentioned above, the built-in flotation will
keep the boat afloat even if water enters the cabin.

Jim


SV

"Jim Cate" wrote 6 times...

(1) - If the lower hull is compromised, the inner hull remains.






Martin Baxter April 7th 04 05:37 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Flying Tadpole wrote:

Do you now
see why most of the regulars in this group are here "wasting
their time in this discussion?"



Jeeze Taddy! Why do you have to spoil our fun, you bucking for
the Mother Theresa award?

Cheers
Marty


otnmbrd April 7th 04 06:26 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Would agree. It's definitely not double hulled, and from the drawings
I'd say it's not completely double bottomed.

Jeff Morris wrote:
Its funny, the drawing on the web site don't show this to be "double hulled".
The water ballast is on the center line, not around the chine - it would be easy
to penetrate the hull with a glancing blow to a rock.

BTW, what would happen to the daggerboard if it touched bottom?



John Cairns April 7th 04 08:46 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

"Flying Tadpole" wrote in message
...


Jim Cate wrote:

katysails wrote:

Jim, still not gettingIf I'm that stupid and my notes are that
insignificant, why is
this discussion string the most extensive on the ng,

SHADES OF LONG ISLANDWE HAVE A MACKEREL!!!!!!!!


But why are you wasting your time in this discussion, if what I'm saying
is that insignificant and doesn't have an element of truth?


Jim, you keep asking this question in one form or another, so it
appears you don't really see the answer. As I'm a kind and
generous soul, much more so than the rest of these
bottom-dwellers here, here's a bit of help for you.

This newsgroup has been notable for years in its exercise of
virtual cruelty, especially on the innocent, to the point where
even the FAQs are full of dire warnings. The cruellest of the
virtual cruelties is, of course, the goading of the
uncomprehending. When such goading has been done expertly, these
sadists can sit back, and apply only the lightest of touches,
while the suffering goad themselves into increasing frenzy, in an
almost self-perpetuating cycle, providing hours of entertainment
for the watchers, for minimal effort on their part. Do you now
see why most of the regulars in this group are here "wasting
their time in this discussion?"
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Tadpole, I don't think this guy is an innocent. Either he's a troll or he's
pimping for mac, no one could possibly be this gullible or stupid. He quotes
mac sales literature like it came from a burning bush. It was slightly
entertaining for a while but I notice when his statements get taken apart
like an overdone piece of chicken, he doesn't respond. I would guess he's a
pimp.
John Cairns



katysails April 7th 04 10:27 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Dam dam dam. The "" o this keyboard is't workg aymore, would't
you kow it. A real uisace whe oe is tryg to commet o the most
recet utcase and attemptig to respod to ew sappy postigs.

Hot dang! Taddie's finally learnt katytype~!!!!!

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katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



katysails April 7th 04 10:28 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Jim claimed:
I'm not afraid to die.

Prove it.
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Kirie Elite 32
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



katysails April 7th 04 10:31 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Jim excoriated:
If I'm really that stupid, and if my
remarks are really that vacuous, why in hell do you continue to waste
your time in this discussion string?

YOU JUST DON'T GET IT!!!! This is what we do here to people like you. And
there is a rule...it is OUR rule....if you don't like it, then I suggest you
complain to Mr. Fortin. He's a very understanding person and will make sure
that we're all punished for making his newsgroup such a nasty place for you.
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



katysails April 7th 04 10:32 PM

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 
Jim asked: But why are you wasting your time in this discussion, if what I'm
saying
is that insignificant and doesn't have an element of truth?

Because we're all sick s*its who have nothing better to do than make you
miserable.

--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein




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