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... JimC wrote: To summarize this little discussion, it's become quite clear that, other than anecdotes, hearsay, speculation, and the usual ridicule and sarcasm, there is no evidence supporting 99% of the negative comments regarding the Mac26M. - As I initially noted. You're just like the little old lady who has 47 cats... anybody who thinks it's not great just plain HATES KITTYS, and must therefor be a barbarian. I've had cats, and still prefer dogs. I've sailed a Mac 26X, sailed in company with the 26M (which despite all ad copy, and your protestation, is pretty much the same boat)... and they don't sail very well, period. BTW I've also sailed the older Mac 26 which was a much better sailing boat, and a number of the yet-older Ventures. Martin Baxter wrote: If I use your methodology, since no one has directly disproved the ability of Mac26 to be a perfectly survivable and utile manned orbital vehicle, one would be remiss to suggest that to try this would be folly. Obviously you have no knowledge or experience with the heat-shielding properties of un cored fiberglass, with a high proportion of chopper gun. The Mac 26X (or the MUCH BETTER 26M) would be far better as a reentry vehicle than most conventional sailboats. DSK Not after I hack it up with a chainsaw... LOL I have a friend who has one of the older Macs. He reinforced a lot of stuff and sails in the bay. Does fine... knowing the limitations of his boat. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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