"Jim Cate" wrote in message
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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?

No, but I haven't smoked any weed for some time. That must
be some good **** you got there.



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?

Well, she won't sink, my boat is on the hard.


Is the hull/keel connection good and solid?

Yup.


(Might have some internal rusting or other problems?)

Nope.

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.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes.

Scotty