The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : MAC 420 setups https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:18:25 +0000 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:08:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=132616 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : Cheers for the info mate ! Will...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1836732&title=mac-420-setups#1836732 Author: gurnard
Subject: 132616
Posted: 17 Jan 2024 at 10:08am

Cheers for the info mate ! Will give it a go when I have a decent window being weather and time 😀]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:08:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1836732&title=mac-420-setups#1836732 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : Gurnard,I’ve only just seen...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1834116&title=mac-420-setups#1834116 Author: MATTOO
Subject: 132616
Posted: 30 Jul 2023 at 5:36pm

Gurnard,
I’ve only just seen this post.
It might have had more success in the work up forum.
Which probably should be renamed the game fishing forum

However if you do read this know that your boat and rod holder options are more than suitable. You only need one rod and a whole lot of luck.

Your challenges are being safe, small boat on the West Coast requires choosing your window for safety first.
After that it’s a whole lot of little things.
More rods and teasers and attractors to your boat are just one of many.
Being in the right place, knowledge, help from mates, and ssts are others.
The list goes on.
But being there is the key, gotta have that lure in the water first eh.
]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:36:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1834116&title=mac-420-setups#1834116 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : Sorry to revive an old thread.Recently...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1833716&title=mac-420-setups#1833716 Author: gurnard
Subject: 132616
Posted: 22 Jun 2023 at 4:11pm

Sorry to revive an old thread.

Recently got my first Mac 420, the newer model with an injected two stroke Tohatsu on the back.

Has anyone successfully game fished with theirs ? Wanting to set mine up for summer out west. It’s got the two standard gunwale rod holders and two upright ones fixed to the two rear seats. I was thinking of some outriggers but then again it’s a small boat and don’t want to overcomplicate things. It has a decent Bimini with clears but no rocket launcher so really I’m limited to running four setups without a middle shotgun.

Any ideas would be welcomed ! ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:11:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1833716&title=mac-420-setups#1833716 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : alkirker@xtra.co.nz wrote:It...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802372&title=mac-420-setups#1802372 Author: Keith C
Subject: 132616
Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 11:23pm

Originally posted by alkirker@xtra.co.nz alkirker@xtra.co.nz wrote:

It was a metal fabrication company in palmerston North

Thank you]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:23:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802372&title=mac-420-setups#1802372 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : It was a metal fabrication company...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802371&title=mac-420-setups#1802371 Author: alkirker@xtra.co.nz
Subject: 132616
Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 10:43pm

It was a metal fabrication company in palmerston North ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:43:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802371&title=mac-420-setups#1802371 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : alkirker@xtra.co.nz wrote:...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802370&title=mac-420-setups#1802370 Author: Keith C
Subject: 132616
Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 10:21pm

Originally posted by alkirker@xtra.co.nz alkirker@xtra.co.nz wrote:



Who made your tank for you, or was it off the shelf?]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:21:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802370&title=mac-420-setups#1802370 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : pjc wrote:from 2013Should have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802360&title=mac-420-setups#1802360 Author: FizFisho
Subject: 132616
Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 8:00pm

Originally posted by pjc pjc wrote:

from 2013

Should have a brace from trailer to motor when transporting imo no matter what vessel,not to rely on hydrolics to hold motor up.



Ive always used one, and ive always made sure to have the engine tilt down into a snug fit. Its possible the few that have been noticed with cracks it could just be this, just like any glass boat.

Yes Ive noticed the aussies talking about them haha.

We have had their Polycraft boats for a number of years here in NZ, more similar to smartwave boats at a quick glance.
]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:00:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802360&title=mac-420-setups#1802360 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : from 2013https://www.tradeaboa...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802357&title=mac-420-setups#1802357 Author: pjc
Subject: 132616
Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 7:55pm

from 2013

https://www.tradeaboat.co.nz/reviews/1309/mac-420-fisherman

This hull has plan approval to MSA NZ standards as well as US Coastguard and CE certification. The fact the internal voids are filled with foam as standard ensures no modifications are required for the boat to go into survey, and a number of these versatile craft are in regular commercial use around the country and overseas. They are also popular as tenders for larger vessels.

Overall, the Mac 420 is a great little boat, and should be a serious contender for anyone looking for something in the four- to five-metre range — a spacious, stable and maintenance-free craft. Mac Boats' tag line is 'Boats for Life' and this is no idle claim.


Even the Aussies like them

https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boat-review/mac/power-boats/mac-420-fisherman/312


Should have a brace from trailer to motor when transporting imo no matter what vessel,not to rely on hydrolics to hold motor up.

]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:55:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802357&title=mac-420-setups#1802357 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : alkirker@xtra.co.nz wrote:I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802354&title=mac-420-setups#1802354 Author: FizFisho
Subject: 132616
Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 7:08pm

Originally posted by alkirker@xtra.co.nz alkirker@xtra.co.nz wrote:


I think biggest concern is guys not bracing the outboard off the trailer


Yes, very good point, especially if you have say a 60hp Honda (due to the higher weight) hanging on the back.

I dont think it is very common and likely either an accident or like you said maybe not bracing heavy engines over long period. Either way I do not think its common enough to cause alarm, especially when the fix sounds rather straight forward.


The Etec is lighter and like you said. Your hull should ride so sweet and quiet and settle into the water like any pontoon style boat, with that huge beam.


]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:08:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802354&title=mac-420-setups#1802354 <![CDATA[MAC 420 setups : ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=132616&PID=1802353&title=mac-420-setups#1802353 Author: alkirker@xtra.co.nz
Subject: 132616
Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 7:04pm

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