MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

I'd be interested to see what MacGregor bases the claims of redesigned
hull upon. I've seen both on their trailers, and there ain't any visible
difference.


Bobsprit wrote:
Doug, I provided a link that clearly explained the mods to the hull. It "is"
different.

You need to get a life Bubbles. While to you and your sock puppets, a
link may be more convincing than real life, when I said "I've seen both
on their trailers, and there ain't any visible difference" I meant just
exactly that. Well, wait... there is one visible difference.... the new
ones are painted a dark color. I've been told the choices are blue or
red, but the two I've seen are both blue. A handsome color, but it
doesn't change the hull shape.

DSK

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

??? Learn to read headers. Dougie, you're nuts, and technically inept.

He can't. Nor could he read the Mac26M link that clearly explained how the hull
had been changed.
While I don't endorse the Mac in any way (quite the opposite) I won't ignore
the obvious facts about it.
To his "eye" the hulls are remain identical and "that's that."
With that sort, do you expect the checking of headers?

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

felton wrote:
Spring is almost here, as well. I can always tell when they start
forecasting golfball sized hail and possible tornados:)

Spring, phooey! It's 80+ degrees (28C) outside!


In fairness to MacGregor, people who own the things do seem to enjoy
them. I sort of view them in the same way as those old cars that
looked a bit like the Studebaker that were capable of driving on land
or powering through the water. Oddly interesting but nothing that I
would want to own unless I just wanted an oddity. I suppose if I was
in a big hurry to get somewhere, I wouldn't own a sailboat. If I
wanted a powerboat, I would get a decent one and not stick a little
sail on top. Obviously I am not the target market, though.

True enough... sort of like Britney Spear's "music" ;)


Wouldn't life be dull if we all liked the same thing:)

Depends... if everybody liked Bach and bicycles instead of
gawdawful-noise-music and SUVs, the world would be a better place. There
would still be plenty of room for diversity of opinions on boats,
hobbies, women, food, drink, religion, etc etc.

But I digress. You're right. Humans are not meant to live like ants.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 13:00:11 -0500, DSK wrote:


I'd be interested to see what MacGregor bases the claims of redesigned
hull upon. I've seen both on their trailers, and there ain't any visible
difference.


Bobsprit wrote:
Doug, I provided a link that clearly explained the mods to the hull. It "is"
different.

You need to get a life Bubbles. While to you and your sock puppets, a
link may be more convincing than real life, when I said "I've seen both
on their trailers, and there ain't any visible difference" I meant just
exactly that. Well, wait... there is one visible difference.... the new
ones are painted a dark color. I've been told the choices are blue or
red, but the two I've seen are both blue. A handsome color, but it
doesn't change the hull shape.

DSK

A red one you say? That changes everything:) I wonder what the
waiting time would be for one of those? I can see myself now behind
that tiny wheel sailing around on a 100+ degree day in a red
sailboat.:)

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

Well, only in the philosophical sense are they more than inanimate.
In the real world of fiberglass, wood, and steel, they're inanimate.
The "personality" one might feel a boat has, is basically a collection
of mechanical interactions. That doesn't diminish the sensation, but
it does explain it.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
The shape of a boat
doesn't offend me nor how lousy is the construction. It's just
an inanimate object.


We certainly don't feel the same way about boats. I hardly find them
inanimate.


RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

The "personality" one might feel a boat has, is basically a collection
of mechanical interactions.

That said, aren't you somewhat "offended" by the company of a Mac26 on an
otherwise nice day?

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

You need to get a life Bubbles. While to you and your sock puppets

Doug, I have no alternate addresses except for CandChelp and my Ebay email.
Learn to read a header.

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

You need to get a life Bubbles. While to you and your sock puppets, a
link may be more convincing than real life,


You wrote that jim "had been handed a bill of good on the hull changes."
No you can't even admit you were wrong about it.
Okay, Doug.


RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 13:04:51 -0500, DSK wrote:

felton wrote:
Spring is almost here, as well. I can always tell when they start
forecasting golfball sized hail and possible tornados:)

Spring, phooey! It's 80+ degrees (28C) outside!


In fairness to MacGregor, people who own the things do seem to enjoy
them. I sort of view them in the same way as those old cars that
looked a bit like the Studebaker that were capable of driving on land
or powering through the water. Oddly interesting but nothing that I
would want to own unless I just wanted an oddity. I suppose if I was
in a big hurry to get somewhere, I wouldn't own a sailboat. If I
wanted a powerboat, I would get a decent one and not stick a little
sail on top. Obviously I am not the target market, though.

True enough... sort of like Britney Spear's "music" ;)


Wouldn't life be dull if we all liked the same thing:)

Depends... if everybody liked Bach and bicycles instead of
gawdawful-noise-music and SUVs, the world would be a better place. There
would still be plenty of room for diversity of opinions on boats,
hobbies, women, food, drink, religion, etc etc.

I think I live in the heart of SUV country, but I was listening to one
of the local auto commentators on the radio and he was mentioning that
there is a lot of interest in the hybrid technology vehicles, even
around here. I was in Italy in January and I was amazed at just how
small their cars are. I guess that is the difference between $1.50
gas and $4.50 gas. I would like to look at a hybrid when it is time
to replace my car. There should be more to look at starting with the
2005 models. All the money I save on gas I will "invest" in Italian
wine:)


But I digress. You're right. Humans are not meant to live like ants.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

The water ballast was only one element. Are you planning to throw the
rigging, passengers and beer cooler overboard when you want to motor?

Don't forget all the gear typically kept aboard. I wonder if the max speed test
was conducted with a painted bottom...

RB