The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : mac 420 trial run https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:45:55 +0000 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:56:22 +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=49398 <![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 trial run : Great when at anchor or drift,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708935&title=mac-420-trial-run#708935 Author: JonnyBlaze
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Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 2:56pm

Great when at anchor or drift, but moving in any sea with over 5 knots wind you will get wet.  The wettest boat I have travelled in by a long way.  ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:56:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708935&title=mac-420-trial-run#708935 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : what the specs mate year of rig...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708754&title=mac-420-trial-run#708754 Author: rusty360
Subject: 49398
Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 10:07am

what the specs mate year of rig etc. and what should a mac go like?
any chance of a pic or two is pushing the budget a bit.
cheers rusty
]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:07:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708754&title=mac-420-trial-run#708754 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : if you can make it down to whitianga...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708658&title=mac-420-trial-run#708658 Author: tobez
Subject: 49398
Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 6:39am

if you can make it down to whitianga mate i have just got wind that my mate is selling his - 17k
 
LMS 525 lowrance
mer 50 fourstroke
full clears and canopy
 
i have been in it - goes like a 420 should.
]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:39:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708658&title=mac-420-trial-run#708658 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : im still after a spin in one of...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708399&title=mac-420-trial-run#708399 Author: rusty360
Subject: 49398
Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 8:40pm

im still after a spin in one of these???Smile]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:40:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=708399&title=mac-420-trial-run#708399 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : U357 - how do you find the permatrim...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=702151&title=mac-420-trial-run#702151 Author: U357
Subject: 49398
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 6:57am

[QUOTE=Rig63]U357 - how do you find the permatrim on your Mac?  Beter fuel useage?speed?up on plane?  Thinking about one myself on my Mac420 and keen on your thoughts.

It has always been on there since I purchased the boat, so never run it with out it....assume there is some merit to having one, dont have problems getting on the plane.
]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:57:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=702151&title=mac-420-trial-run#702151 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : U357 - how do you find the permatrim...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=702095&title=mac-420-trial-run#702095 Author: Rig63
Subject: 49398
Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 10:52pm

U357 - how do you find the permatrim on your Mac?  Beter fuel useage?speed?up on plane?  Thinking about one myself on my Mac420 and keen on your thoughts.]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:52:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=702095&title=mac-420-trial-run#702095 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : In Welly also unfortunately. Have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=702093&title=mac-420-trial-run#702093 Author: Rig63
Subject: 49398
Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 10:46pm

In Welly also unfortunately.  Have had for nearly three years.  50hp Tohatsu on the back.  Got it for spearfishing and limited fishing.  Good boat - don't regret getting it, would do it again.  You'll have read about it being wet (it is - Bull's got a great clears set up that would keep you dry), not so good in a following sea (not so sure as compared to what - I'd think that other small size boats have similar issue).  50 hp fine on power for 2/3 spearos - struggles with 3 big guys (110-140kg each) to get on plane but fine when it is.   Tows kids on biscuit just fine.  Can be a bit heavy on a ach launch but two of us always get it in and out.
 
Have had small bit of cracking/broken weld on join of cuddy cabin to hull and at stern where transom plate screws onto hull.  The joy of plastic - all repaied for bugger all using a Mac/Galloway's approved plastic welder in the Wgtn area.
 
Great bang for buck and well suited to spearo/fishing/fun with family at low-ish price.
]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:46:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=702093&title=mac-420-trial-run#702093 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : i can travel for a test run in...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=701905&title=mac-420-trial-run#701905 Author: rusty360
Subject: 49398
Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 6:45pm

i can travel for a test run in one of these things, coromandel no problems Smile]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:45:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=701905&title=mac-420-trial-run#701905 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : no mate thats not me. cheers...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=701904&title=mac-420-trial-run#701904 Author: rusty360
Subject: 49398
Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 6:45pm

no mate thats not me.LOL
cheers for the heads up.
]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:45:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=701904&title=mac-420-trial-run#701904 <![CDATA[mac 420 trial run : Hey Rusty, did you see this, not...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=701703&title=mac-420-trial-run#701703 Author: U357
Subject: 49398
Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 11:11am

Hey Rusty, did you see this, not a Mac and as ugly as, but in your price range.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Boats-marine/Motorboats/auction-265084146.htm ]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:11:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49398&PID=701703&title=mac-420-trial-run#701703