> BH> One of my reasons for choosing the Mac26 as my first boat of that
> size
> BH> (learned on Tech Dinghys at MIT circa 1960), was simplicity, very
> low
 
> (hope you didn't get dumped into the Charles River too often!)
 
Only once. The very first time I sailed, with a fellow freshman (from my high 
school) who said he knew how to sail. Things got blustery, so we sailed back 
to the MIT Sailing Pavilion where I left my Leica, and we went out again. 
Charles River winds being apt to switch instantly 180 degrees, we dumped. The 
launch came out, picked us up, and towed the Tech Dinghy back in. They asked 
us, "did you get any water in your mouth?" We both answered, truthfully, 
"no." Good thing, because in those days (Fall, 1958) a "yes" answer got you a 
series of shots at the infirmary! The trusty Leica was fortunately safe on 
shore, although it much, much later did get seawater in its shutter when 
dropped in shallow surf on a beach.... ruining the shutter to the extent that 
repair of the then-obsolete camera would have cost more than I paid for it 
new!
 
> BH> trailering profile, very shallow draft (sails in 15 inches of water
 
> BH> The local Mexicans provide launch and pickup service using huge
> BH> elevated tractors, charging $10 total for out-in.
 
> That's no a bad fee!  And, yes, I've looking into the MAC 26, but
> it's "just not right" for me.  However, one of these days I'll
> have to catch a ride with Jeff, just to make sure about.  Besides,
> it'll give me a chance to spy on the competition!   :)
 
> ... "Pieces o' Nine! Pieces o' Nine!"..Another parroty error!
 
Aaaarghh!!
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