On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:24:14 -0700, "William Andersen"
wrote:

If I were interested in sailing, I'd consider a Mac, too. I think you'd be
happy with it: it's not expensive and it will do the job. I read a review on
it years ago, and the only thing I remember as a possible disadvantage was
the hardware not being the best or sturdiest.

Yes. At least one dealer refits some of the deck rigging right off.

--Vic