I have a Mac 19. So far I have only taken it out on the lake. I am going to galveston TX soon & would like to take it out on the gulf. I am concerned if it would hold up ok in that kind of waters. Some one at the lake here said that it would not hold up on the ocean. All I want to do is to sail around Galveston and maybe go out off shore a couple of miles, not to far. Has anyone taken a Mac 19 out on the ocean and if so how did it do? Thanks for the info.
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another website....
Hey Dennis; You might be able to find more information on the website below. It's not a terrifaclly busy site, but is dedicated only to 19's. I'll be curious to hear what you find out as I am a new Mac 19 owner.
Hey Dennis; You might be able to find more information on the website below. It's not a terrifaclly busy site, but is dedicated only to 19's. I'll be curious to hear what you find out as I am a new Mac 19 owner.
19 is fine inshore
hi Dennis I have only had my Mac19 for a couple of weeks but have done a lot of research. People in New Zealand use Mac19's on the ocean (I have taken my one out) but I personally would not go further than about 20 miles or so. If the wind gets too hard, you can still motor back. If you cruise along the coast and basically stay inshore, I would not worry. cheers Swiwi
hi Dennis I have only had my Mac19 for a couple of weeks but have done a lot of research. People in New Zealand use Mac19's on the ocean (I have taken my one out) but I personally would not go further than about 20 miles or so. If the wind gets too hard, you can still motor back. If you cruise along the coast and basically stay inshore, I would not worry. cheers Swiwi
A Speck On The Sea
I'm reading "A Speck On The Sea" at the moment. It's about ocean voyages on all sorts of the most improbable boats. There have been many boats smaller than your 19 that have made trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific crossings. There was one guy from England (Shane Acton) who circumnavigated the globe in an 18' wooden sloop. I'm not saying you should run right out and do that, but I bet you'll see some 22' and shorter boats around Galveston Bay. You are always going to find people who think you need a 35' boat to go to sea. Granted, a larger boat would be more prudent with heavier rigging and more stability, but if you aren't going out into a gale, it should be a fun sail. As long as it's not too rough and the forecast is good, why not?
I'm reading "A Speck On The Sea" at the moment. It's about ocean voyages on all sorts of the most improbable boats. There have been many boats smaller than your 19 that have made trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific crossings. There was one guy from England (Shane Acton) who circumnavigated the globe in an 18' wooden sloop. I'm not saying you should run right out and do that, but I bet you'll see some 22' and shorter boats around Galveston Bay. You are always going to find people who think you need a 35' boat to go to sea. Granted, a larger boat would be more prudent with heavier rigging and more stability, but if you aren't going out into a gale, it should be a fun sail. As long as it's not too rough and the forecast is good, why not?
Oolagah Lake
Hey, just noticed you are up the road in Branson. If you want a wide reservoir to sail, come down to Oolagah lake near Tulsa sometime. We have a great sailing community down there with about 100 to 120 boats, and the lake is never crowded.
Hey, just noticed you are up the road in Branson. If you want a wide reservoir to sail, come down to Oolagah lake near Tulsa sometime. We have a great sailing community down there with about 100 to 120 boats, and the lake is never crowded.
Oologah Lake
Abby: You are absolutely right about Lake Oologah! In fact, Tulsa is one of the best kept secrets in the US! I know...I lived there for over 40 years and it is still one of the best places to live! I now live on Whidbey Island on the northern part of Puget Sound in Washington. Happy Sails, Cap'n Karl
Abby: You are absolutely right about Lake Oologah! In fact, Tulsa is one of the best kept secrets in the US! I know...I lived there for over 40 years and it is still one of the best places to live! I now live on Whidbey Island on the northern part of Puget Sound in Washington. Happy Sails, Cap'n Karl
Ninescah sailing club
I can't remember the name of the lake but it's in Iowa and I talk with the Comodore there now and then. We are both Commodore's of our respective sailing associations and have shared issues from time to time. I guess it's located on lake Cheney. Here's a link http://www.ninnescah.org/ Steve P.
I can't remember the name of the lake but it's in Iowa and I talk with the Comodore there now and then. We are both Commodore's of our respective sailing associations and have shared issues from time to time. I guess it's located on lake Cheney. Here's a link http://www.ninnescah.org/ Steve P.
Oooooops
That's lake cheney in Kansas, boy I'm going to bed. Looks like I need some rest. Lol, big screwup but what the heck. Steve P.
That's lake cheney in Kansas, boy I'm going to bed. Looks like I need some rest. Lol, big screwup but what the heck. Steve P.
ocean saling
I think the biggest issue is the channel from and to galveston bay. not sure of those waters, but watch out for deep channels with lots of current. almost any sailboat with an stern mounted OB will cavitate in BIG short waves. pick your weather and tides and you should be fine. a properly rigged and sailed m19 can do it. no problems (I think night sailor might have local knoledge)
I think the biggest issue is the channel from and to galveston bay. not sure of those waters, but watch out for deep channels with lots of current. almost any sailboat with an stern mounted OB will cavitate in BIG short waves. pick your weather and tides and you should be fine. a properly rigged and sailed m19 can do it. no problems (I think night sailor might have local knoledge)
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