I'm looking at buying an 1986 Mac 25 that is missing the sink/stove unit. What came standard with the boat regarding this unit for that year? Was it just a sink and stove? Can I order "them" from anywhere? Can you refer me to any good pictures of it? Thanks!
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macgregor-boats.com I believe, the sink/stove unit on a mac 25 was not mounted, and moved around. think it was stored in the quarter berth area. I have seen them, and they were not of much use. imho. I would fabricate something. I think the sink drained into a holding tank in the unit. not overboard. really doubt you can find factory replacement... most have already tossed theirs.
macgregor-boats.com I believe, the sink/stove unit on a mac 25 was not mounted, and moved around. think it was stored in the quarter berth area. I have seen them, and they were not of much use. imho. I would fabricate something. I think the sink drained into a holding tank in the unit. not overboard. really doubt you can find factory replacement... most have already tossed theirs.
Tossed salad and galley
My 22 had the original galley/cabinet setup, it took about a year to decide it was a waste of space (okay I'm slow). Now we try to cook in the cockpit and wash in a large bowl. Never miss the contraption.
My 22 had the original galley/cabinet setup, it took about a year to decide it was a waste of space (okay I'm slow). Now we try to cook in the cockpit and wash in a large bowl. Never miss the contraption.
I'm of the same mind
I love to cook, but never in the cabin. The 26D has that liner and greasy crap can get in places you can't clean. I cook in the cockpit...coleman stove, Force 10 grill and coleman oven do it for me. I make coffee..espresso really... and occasionally heat soup in the cabin...but I hate going into a cabin and smelling than nasty old grease odor...
I love to cook, but never in the cabin. The 26D has that liner and greasy crap can get in places you can't clean. I cook in the cockpit...coleman stove, Force 10 grill and coleman oven do it for me. I make coffee..espresso really... and occasionally heat soup in the cabin...but I hate going into a cabin and smelling than nasty old grease odor...
Cockpit is the place for cooking
I also cook in the cockpit. I use a two burner propane stove using the 1 pound disposable bottles for fuel and also a single burner stove for quick heat ups like coffee or veggies. Barbaquing is done on a magma cooker also using the 1 pound propane.
I also cook in the cockpit. I use a two burner propane stove using the 1 pound disposable bottles for fuel and also a single burner stove for quick heat ups like coffee or veggies. Barbaquing is done on a magma cooker also using the 1 pound propane.
Depends on how you'll use the boat.
We go out almost every weekend of the boating season and one or two 2-week cruises per year. The last 15 day cruise we were on, we stayed at a marina overnight just one night. Needless to say, we do a lot of cooking aboard. Definitely agree with others that a propane grill is essential if you'll be doing a lot of wilderness cruising. However, we removed the single burner Origo that came with the boat, and replaced it with a double. Greasy grilling stuff gets done in the Force 10 (grill) on the rail at teh back of the cockpit, but pasta, rice, coffee, hot chocolate, soup, stew, bacon and eggs, etc. get done in the galley. Used a propane camp stove in the cockpit for years. Got tired of the noise, set-up takedown, and leaking propane bottles. Then switched to a butane stove. Better but still needed to be hauled out and set up for every use. Love the Origo non-pressure alcohol. Just flick my Bic (lighter)and it's cooking. Heats up just as fast as the others as long as you keep moisture out of the cannister(s) by covering them when not in use. As far as a sink goes, same deal. Not essential, but when permanently mounted, much handier than a bowl or bucket. Disregard everything I said if you only go out for day sails, or by yourself, you'll need neither.
We go out almost every weekend of the boating season and one or two 2-week cruises per year. The last 15 day cruise we were on, we stayed at a marina overnight just one night. Needless to say, we do a lot of cooking aboard. Definitely agree with others that a propane grill is essential if you'll be doing a lot of wilderness cruising. However, we removed the single burner Origo that came with the boat, and replaced it with a double. Greasy grilling stuff gets done in the Force 10 (grill) on the rail at teh back of the cockpit, but pasta, rice, coffee, hot chocolate, soup, stew, bacon and eggs, etc. get done in the galley. Used a propane camp stove in the cockpit for years. Got tired of the noise, set-up takedown, and leaking propane bottles. Then switched to a butane stove. Better but still needed to be hauled out and set up for every use. Love the Origo non-pressure alcohol. Just flick my Bic (lighter)and it's cooking. Heats up just as fast as the others as long as you keep moisture out of the cannister(s) by covering them when not in use. As far as a sink goes, same deal. Not essential, but when permanently mounted, much handier than a bowl or bucket. Disregard everything I said if you only go out for day sails, or by yourself, you'll need neither.
You know Rodney,
I have the same boat you have. I hate that stupid sink...I use it for storage. I don't find set up and tear down that debilitating...and I much prefer a bucket to that lame excuse for a sink and that silly little pump/faucet thing ...it's like having a little pretend tea party. Each to his own I guess...what really matters is how much fun we have...and I suspect in that regard we are not too far apart
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I have the same boat you have. I hate that stupid sink...I use it for storage. I don't find set up and tear down that debilitating...and I much prefer a bucket to that lame excuse for a sink and that silly little pump/faucet thing ...it's like having a little pretend tea party. Each to his own I guess...what really matters is how much fun we have...and I suspect in that regard we are not too far apart
.Dave's issues with the pump/faucet thingey.
>>> that lame excuse for a sink and that silly little pump/faucet thing . . . it's like having a little pretend tea party. I'm laughing my arse off reading that line and picking up all the cynicism it is laced with. Somewhere, on one of the posts I read, I got the idea that you're a pretty big tall guy; and I have this picture of you, knees up around your ears, head stooped a little but still banging the ceiling, while you try that silly little pump/faucet thing for the first time. And the cussin' and the look on your face that must have ensued. Sorry man. Funny post! Rodney: You gotta' admit it was a funny post. Dave has some issues, to be sure.
>>> that lame excuse for a sink and that silly little pump/faucet thing . . . it's like having a little pretend tea party. I'm laughing my arse off reading that line and picking up all the cynicism it is laced with. Somewhere, on one of the posts I read, I got the idea that you're a pretty big tall guy; and I have this picture of you, knees up around your ears, head stooped a little but still banging the ceiling, while you try that silly little pump/faucet thing for the first time. And the cussin' and the look on your face that must have ensued. Sorry man. Funny post! Rodney: You gotta' admit it was a funny post. Dave has some issues, to be sure.
sink and stove
I agree with most of the comments. I have a sink, stove and head. This has only one advantage. It qualifies as a vacation home and the interest is tax deductable if you financed the boat. I too cook on deck or on shore.
I agree with most of the comments. I have a sink, stove and head. This has only one advantage. It qualifies as a vacation home and the interest is tax deductable if you financed the boat. I too cook on deck or on shore.
The "galley" is a piece of trash.
If you actually were able to obtain an original "galley," you'd do what I did: I took it to the dump! All it did was take-up space. Cooking in the cockpit or on the table itself was easier than using that poorly thought-out "galley."
If you actually were able to obtain an original "galley," you'd do what I did: I took it to the dump! All it did was take-up space. Cooking in the cockpit or on the table itself was easier than using that poorly thought-out "galley."
Want mine?
Took it out of the boat before I took the boat out. There are four holes in the top, so I guess mine isn't complete, but I don't think a cutting board or stove mount would help much. Too bad I didn't know you were looking, I was in Big Bear City a couple of months ago. I use a coleman propane stove with burner and griddle/grill combo set on the table when we're tied off (but only with the pop-top up).
Took it out of the boat before I took the boat out. There are four holes in the top, so I guess mine isn't complete, but I don't think a cutting board or stove mount would help much. Too bad I didn't know you were looking, I was in Big Bear City a couple of months ago. I use a coleman propane stove with burner and griddle/grill combo set on the table when we're tied off (but only with the pop-top up).
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