I have had my Mac for 12 years..bought it new in 98 in Vancouver...never sailed before ..We "The Admiral"&I have been everywhere with the Mac.except down your way .I watched you docking ..in the wind ,I always dock with the rudders down unless water depth is to shallow in fact I run ruddrs down untill I am going to too travel over 6 knots for extended distances
An earlier post to this vid suggested rudder down docking and it usually works great. Because the Mac is both a powerboat and sailboat, depending on conditions, it is easier to dock than either one. For example, in high winds, a sailboat resists lee way far better than a powerboat. In high current, up with the foils to scoot over the water and into the dock; just another advantage of the Mac. BTW Hope to sail the brand new Salish Sea next summer.
I have always admired the engineering that went into these great boats. I have owed a Columbia 26, Harstad 31 Motorsailer, and am now in the process of buying a Columbia 39 for some blue water adventures, but your boat has always fascinated me because of its prowess in two genres. Great video and happy sailing!
nice to see someone who actually can sail.. i went to annapolis today and over half of the "cool" people with boats were just showing of, drinking beer at the docks not doing shit or then they were "sailing" using a motor and sails down.
This is by far the best review of the Mac26 I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to do this--you addressed several questions I had about this boat. Looks like a lot of fun.
Very Informative... thanks for your opinions on this as my wife and I are thinking of purchasing one in the near future... Although we are first time sailers we have owned and Island for years and just sold it and are no stranger to 4 ft travel in a zodiac or overloaded 12 ft... my question is the year.. since the year coincides with the models, Do you have any advice on which year up or model we should get?
have you sailed it across the bar?Do you consider it seaworthy for say coastal salmon fishing season?Would I have to worry about some nasty waves breaking its hull?Right now were using aSeasport.
that thing looks pretty frekin cool but i wonder how well it would hold up in some serious waves, but still very innovative and looks almost worth buying
We just relocated to Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Needless to say being around the beautiful warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, my wife and I have concluded we need a boat to really enjoy ourselves in Florida. She loves the look of the sailboat. Initially we were looking at purchasing a bowrider. We are newbies to boating and found your video very inviting and informative. There's a good deal on craigslist for a columbia 22. We have never sailed before. What do you think for beginners?
sea ray 610 sundancer thats the way to go
97djsg 3 months ago
I have had my Mac for 12 years..bought it new in 98 in Vancouver...never sailed before ..We "The Admiral"&I have been everywhere with the Mac.except down your way .I watched you docking ..in the wind ,I always dock with the rudders down unless water depth is to shallow in fact I run ruddrs down untill I am going to too travel over 6 knots for extended distances
Fair Winds ....from OUR Destiny
ushillbillies 1 year ago
An earlier post to this vid suggested rudder down docking and it usually works great. Because the Mac is both a powerboat and sailboat, depending on conditions, it is easier to dock than either one. For example, in high winds, a sailboat resists lee way far better than a powerboat. In high current, up with the foils to scoot over the water and into the dock; just another advantage of the Mac. BTW Hope to sail the brand new Salish Sea next summer.
markdartist 1 year ago
i just bought a mac26x! iv been out on it once : im in the Mediterranean/Malta : its awesome love it ! :)
quosmo1 1 year ago
I have always admired the engineering that went into these great boats. I have owed a Columbia 26, Harstad 31 Motorsailer, and am now in the process of buying a Columbia 39 for some blue water adventures, but your boat has always fascinated me because of its prowess in two genres. Great video and happy sailing!
tomperanteau 1 year ago
nice to see someone who actually can sail.. i went to annapolis today and over half of the "cool" people with boats were just showing of, drinking beer at the docks not doing shit or then they were "sailing" using a motor and sails down.
DragracingX 1 year ago
@DragracingX yeah gotta have the rags up! poor boats :(
quosmo1 1 year ago
I hate it when people ask questions and the uploader doesn't answer!
Clearly69 2 years ago
Actually, I do answer questions via PM to prevent long comment chains. Got a question that the vid doesnt answer? :)
markdartist 2 years ago
No questions for me. Thanks.
Clearly69 2 years ago
pull down a rudder and it gets mucht better sterring
mrmacgregor26 2 years ago
excellent vid. i've been doing lots of research and so glad to have found this vid. thanks for putting this together
gmannivages 2 years ago
This is by far the best review of the Mac26 I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to do this--you addressed several questions I had about this boat. Looks like a lot of fun.
FirestormDigital 2 years ago
What size engine is that honda outboard? A 50HP? How fast does with go with "x" amount of weight???
airbornemp19 2 years ago
@airbornemp19 yo it says in vid 50 hp at about 18
drippinblood28 1 year ago
Briliant video......... I'm off to put a down payment on one now.....
iloveabersoch 2 years ago
Very Informative... thanks for your opinions on this as my wife and I are thinking of purchasing one in the near future... Although we are first time sailers we have owned and Island for years and just sold it and are no stranger to 4 ft travel in a zodiac or overloaded 12 ft... my question is the year.. since the year coincides with the models, Do you have any advice on which year up or model we should get?
gonediggen 3 years ago
have you sailed it across the bar?Do you consider it seaworthy for say coastal salmon fishing season?Would I have to worry about some nasty waves breaking its hull?Right now were using aSeasport.
tomterahedrob 3 years ago
Wish I had enough money for something like that.
razorflown2 3 years ago
that thing looks pretty frekin cool but i wonder how well it would hold up in some serious waves, but still very innovative and looks almost worth buying
dirtrider5001 3 years ago
We just relocated to Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Needless to say being around the beautiful warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, my wife and I have concluded we need a boat to really enjoy ourselves in Florida. She loves the look of the sailboat. Initially we were looking at purchasing a bowrider. We are newbies to boating and found your video very inviting and informative. There's a good deal on craigslist for a columbia 22. We have never sailed before. What do you think for beginners?
bigble22 3 years ago
That's a sweet video.
Where do I get one of those solar panels and what do you use it for?
Makraska 3 years ago
I am looking into a MacGregor 26. Thanks for the video!
terryrowsell 4 years ago