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Rich Songer
My wife and I are new to the sailing world. In fact, we are considering making the Mac '25 (1983) our first try at learning the craft. I happened to discuss our potential purchase with a friend -- experience with V8 inboard on a 28(?) -- and he told me having a motor less than 75 hp would be dangerous on the ocean. When I asked why, he replied it was the docking and going against tide and currents that could see our investment end up in splinters? Is there some power ratio that I should consider when protecting our boat? Is there a maximum or minimum that should should be observed with the Mac '25? How dangerous is underpowering a sailboat of this size? I, too, will search where I can to find the answers to this area of concern, but I never thought it would be potentially dangerous. Does anyone have a place that I can find these kind of questions from a person new to the craft? Any guidance in this area would be greatly appreciated. Also, where do you go to find the "blue book" for sailboats?Sorry for the long post and many questions.Rich Songer