Boat Info.

[Doug]

I just learned of teh Mac 19, pre-decessor to the Mac 26x. The 19 looks like a great little boat. I will be towing with an Aerostar van (3.0 L) to the lighter boat will be better. Any comments from owners of the 19 (comparison to 26x) We are a family of four (2 kids). Could you sleep on the cockpit seats on the 19 ?? How is the head room ?? Is the enclosed head sufficient size ??

 

[Henry Ning]

RE: Mac 19 Boat Info

The Mac 19 is a great little boat. You would have no problems with sleeping room for your family of 4. There's a big v-berth and a queen size aft berth. Yes, you could sleep on the cockpit seats if you have the cockpit cushions. The boat is less than 2000 lbs with the trailer. Factor in 40hp motor and all your gear, you're probably still under 2500 lbs. The Aerostar should be able to handle that (you'll need a class 2 hitch). The head room is not that great (<4 ft), but it still seems surprisely spacious compare to my 23 ft cuddy cabin motorboat. The head is ok if you are less than 5'6" (which is my height). I can just barely do my business in there. Let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[Doug]

Sounds Good

Thanks for the info. It confirmed a lot of what I thought. The 19 looks like a great boat. How is it for launching, is it an easy as Macgregor claims ?? Any comments on sailing abilities---I am looking at sailing on Lake of the Woods in Ontario.How about the motor abilities. do you have the 40 hp and how much do you use it (I am wondering if it a bit extravagent to have a big expensive motor if you don't use it that much).Mopdifications you have made and how did it work out??The boat will be purchased in the not too distant future (hopefully). Any ideas on where to find one for a sail ??

 

[Henry Ning]

Re: Sounds Good

DougThis has got to be one of the easiest boat to launch. My wife and I have no trouble at all. Usually what we do at the launch ramp is, I back the boat into the water and get out to help her pull the boat off the trailer. Then we just guide it to the dock and tie up. One time she almost did that part herself. Putting it back on afterwards, is just the reverse and just as easy.As to modifications, check out my old website http://www.geocities.com/henry_ningI was half-heartedly trying to sell it. Reason is that the 1st year we had the boat, always had friends and family who want to come out, but the cockpit on Mac 19 is small for so many people. Then, while browsing thru a boat dealership, came upon a Rinker 232 cuddy (powerboat) and my wife loved the cockpit. We ended up buying it so put the Mac up for sale. Got a few lowball offers on it, but I'm wasn't desparate so turned them down. We had a great time on the Rinker over the past summer, but it's definitely more expensive to keep. I can't keep it in my garage or driveway so have to pay for storage, eats gas like you wouldn't believe and it's difficult to do maintenance yourself so you end up paying the dealer to do it.Even though the Rinker can go 45mph, you never do because you take a pounding (on Lake Ontario anyway) so we generally cruise at 20 - 25 mph. I can do that on the Mac 19 and use a fraction of the gas. As it turns out, we enjoy going slow. So guess what, now we're selling our Rinker and keeping the Mac 19 (and may move up to a 26x in the future).Henry

 

[Ron Buckles]

19's for sale...

Try these internet sites. Search for MacGregor and length 18 to 20 ft.RonSeaKerrDana Pt., CAhttp://www.boattraderonline.com/$9.5K obo in Texashttp://www.ebaymotors.com/Low bid of $2.4K (with reserve)in Florida http://www.iboats.com/$10.9K in Florida