The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : mac 420 cc a little wet. https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:56:59 +0000 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:14:37 +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=94520 <![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 cc a little wet. : Yeah, expect a splash or two in...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1811671&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1811671 Author: WesternBoPFisher
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Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 8:14am

Yeah, expect a splash or two in the 420 Fisherman. Regarding the following sea question, After 10 years with an old tohatsu I repowered my Mac 420 with a 50hp Honda 4 stroke (the reliability, low noise and fuel savings are awesome) but I noticed the extra weight aft. I added a permatrim last summer. - It instantly brought the bum up so no issue with following seas or coming off the plane now, and it has almost halved the time to get on the plane - definitely recommended! 
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]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:14:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1811671&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1811671 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : a special message to my best...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1360287&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1360287 Author: rahui
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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 12:01pm

a special message to my best mate Rodger Duff who passed a way on the 17/10/2012, rest in peace my mate  , FISHING FOR LIFE, nothing has changed gas price has gone up, govt has made it harder, trawlers are in closer, weather is more unpredictable, misses still moans , arthritis setting in and people still expect a feed without putting there hand in their  pockets but the thought of that big snaps on the end of that hook or the unknown that fishing brings and the adrenalin and pure excitement out ways the negative and that is why we do it FISHING FOR LIFE.]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:01:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1360287&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1360287 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : sounds like a mean set up you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1360176&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1360176 Author: rahui
Subject: 94520
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 12:46am

sounds like a mean set up you have, I only have a 50hp suzuki 4 stroke. all 2007, it is the centre console, bludy wet.  I normally fish alone or take my 10 yr old son. gets a long probably because it is quite light.Mate nothing will beat the mac for a quiet fish in the evening, soft baiting those big snaps, very quiet and very lethal machine, just gotta put yourself in the zone,Don,t have to travel,i catch snaps all the way along in close up to wirinaki, needs to get a bit warmer. quite a few trevalley around at the mo.
I gotta feed of trevs and moki on sunday, got a couple of big lemons too.
]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:46:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1360176&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1360176 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : I have a mac 420fisherman and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359860&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359860 Author: HB_fishdive
Subject: 94520
Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 12:42pm

I have a mac 420fisherman and I love it, esp for the price I payed. I have a 60hp yammy 4stroke on it but still feel a bit underpowered at times. Doesn't help with the amount of gear I carry with me.
Mine has a bigger windscreen and half clears but I still get wet in any sort of quartering sea.
]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:42:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359860&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359860 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : Most pontoons today will have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359171&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359171 Author: rahui
Subject: 94520
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 5:37pm

Most pontoons today will have at least 6 separate buoyancy chambers and they are pretty bullet proof. But you have to drive to the conditons and also not overload your boat. still said macs would be the safest boats for there size by a margin. the only mono hull you would get me in is a custom made one or big name, surtees, white pointer, extreme ect... I just don,t like the way mono  hulls list when you all move to one side, bludy dangerous.]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:37:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359171&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359171 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : as for my current frewza-i once...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359097&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359097 Author: cirrus
Subject: 94520
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 11:28am

as for my current frewza-i once went out minus the bung. Really dumb i know but i did. Anchored up off admin bay after a run out from Takapuna. Noticed water begining to flood over deck,so would assume all underfloor was full or part full  before this happened. Up anchor ,opened throttle very slightly half expecting water to rush to stern. Stern stayed upright . Slowly  opened throttle until planing. No noticeable rush of water to stern.Got back just fine . Maybe a bit more side to side roll than normal crossing rangi channel with beam on chop. Assume alot would have drained out once motoring ,but still no mishap.
]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:28:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359097&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359097 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : With a mac you may get home a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359094&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359094 Author: cirrus
Subject: 94520
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 11:19am

With a mac you may get home a bit wet but you will get home. Re the accident report they should have pictured the actual boat brand rather than something similar. I have always held senator & profile in high regard.
]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:19:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359094&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359094 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : I wonder if there are any cases...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359081&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359081 Author: OneWayTraffic
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Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 10:38am

I wonder if there are any cases of a plastic, foam filled boat sinking? The Maritime NZ site has several case studies:

Two pontoon type craft: 
1. Stabicraft Capsize on Raglan bar but stayed afloat. 
2. The above capsize and later sinking. (Maybe a couple of hours after capsize, it's not clear exactly, but sufficient time to call for help with a PLB or VHF.)

Three older fibreglass boats.

1. Sea Nymph Hustler hit by wave on Manakau bar, rolled and sunk due to insufficient or compromised flotation.
2. Collision and ejection of crew on Tekapo.
3. Foundering of Glasskraft Envoy near Wanganui. (Probably caused by leaks into flotation void.)

Two regular cuddy cabin style Aluminium boats.

1. Ramco 6m boat Hit by 2m+ wave beam on and capsized near shore.  
2. McLay boat capsized while trying to tow above Stabi out of trouble. Bad decisions, not the boats fault.

And a couple of tinny dinghies.

1. Overloaded dinghy foundered on lake 20m from shore when swamped by wash. No lifejackets, no fatalities.
2. Fyran 4m dinghy/runabout with poorly repaired leaks and excess weight at the back sunk. Both on board died.

I know that these reports are just a tiny sample, but I don't recall any cases of a Mac, RIB, IRB or Smartwave actually sinking. All the media coverage of boat accidents seems to cover at least some of the same old: marginal boat, overloaded, no lifejackets, no communication, alcohol, poor decisions, bad luck. 





]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:38:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359081&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359081 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : I don,t think it was a profile....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359034&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359034 Author: rahui
Subject: 94520
Posted: 04 Oct 2013 at 11:36pm

I don,t think it was a profile. I am not going to guess, it was a standard pontoon of 4.75 mtrs in length.
I think that what happened would have rolled most boats given the 4 men on the one side and a couple of huge dumpers from the reef filling the boat. the Tradegy is that it sunk. all the modern boats today are validated with air bouancy, wip de doo.When you are in a rough sea and you get smash and half the side of the boat is ripped, and it can happen. What do you want.  AIR BOUANCY or good old foam or plastic that you know has positive bouancy.  If I am going alloy it has to be heavy guage from know on and lots of sealed air compartments.
my Grand father drowned at sea and I have had a couple of near misses so the report has hit home a bit, I surpose the macs are hard to beat in safety but they are still bludy wet.
]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:36:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359034&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359034 <![CDATA[mac 420 cc a little wet. : Any of you Mac420 - 470? guys...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=94520&PID=1359033&title=mac-420-cc-a-little-wet#1359033 Author: red89mx
Subject: 94520
Posted: 04 Oct 2013 at 11:33pm

Any of you Mac420 - 470? guys looking at selling soon?  Mate down here Wellywood looking for one.
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