One other difference is that those of us that have a Mac S or D can launch in the same skinny water, but top speed for us is maybe 6 knots. No problem for Ruth and I as we are retired and take long multi-day/week trips. I can see that for some of you that are paying for our Soc. Sec. (thanks ) and still have to work that the X and M have a real benefit with the "big outboards". They can put in at a ramp on Friday night and in an hour be 10-20 miles from it and anchor at a remote area, sail all day Saturday and part of Sunday and then late in the day run back to the ramp at 10-20 mph and load up and go home.I think the biggest thing the 26M and X do is open up so many more launching areas for people. I wish I could launch my boats in the minimum depths they can, and not have to back my trailer so far into a ramp. I think it is awesome how many places they can launch.
That said, I really like my boat, and I am happy that others love their boats too. Getting out on the water is what it's all about and if you are doing it and enjoying it, more power to you!
c ya,
Sum
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