mac 420 trial run
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Topic: mac 420 trial run
Posted By: rusty360
Subject: mac 420 trial run
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2010 at 6:42am
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I wana go for a spin in one of these things. more than happy to pay for gas, swap beer for time etc. in the auckland area if poss. or some honest feed back iknow they are wet. any cracking problems etc cheers rusty |
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Posted By: Bull
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2010 at 8:53am
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I have no issues with cracking. Was advised to get a motor bracket for towing the boat as most stress on the back is going over potholes on the road. Is a wet boat but all you need is a good clear canopy and no issues. In Welly so can't help you with a ride sorry. ------------- http://www.squidfish.net/ �.��.���'�.�����'�.��.���'�.� ><((((�> |
Posted By: CanadianJohn
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2010 at 9:39am
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you know my opinion on them. they have their negatives but i would buy one again so i think that says alot. you're right rusty, that is my boat back on trademe, not sure why as he was thrilled with it. maybe trying to make a quick buck? he did a few thing to it so its still a good price at $18,500
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Posted By: U357
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2010 at 1:29pm
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Too far away for a trial, other wise would have been keen, I have a
canopy and clears so is dryish, wife would come if it wasn't. Yes you have to have outboard support bracket in at all times when on the trailer. No issues with cracking at all, some guys have put them on roller trailers, don't do this as the hulls change shape on hot days. I think to be under warranty they have to be on Mac trailer and have outboard bracket, Have to watch duck boards when beach lauching as waves run up them into the boat, not a real issue with a bilge pump installed Very stable at rest which wife loves! Would buy one again, but thinking 5.7 model next time 
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Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2010 at 3:02pm
| what size outboards do you have on them lads? |
Posted By: U357
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2010 at 5:39pm
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60 hp Jonhson, goes very well, have seen some with 30-40 on them, would not go there. These boats can carry a reasonable pay load safely, 3 adults plus gear so need a few horses. ------------- 404. That’s an error. That’s all we know. |
Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2010 at 9:17pm
| were are you based mate? |
Posted By: legand
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 8:53am
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had a 3.6, 4.2 and now a 5.7 sweet boats
had a 2-stroke 50hp mariner/merc on my 4.2 went mint and cheep on gas due to the higher cc rating about 900 i think, old man had a 4.2 with a 4 stroke 50 yammie and it was bit underpowered IMHO.
they do bend and crack but right trailer and OB bracket a must, and they have been refining the 4.2 for 15+ years so have sorted most of the faults.
i recon you get as much boat in a 4.2 mac as a 16-18ft tinnie.
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Posted By: U357
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 9:47am
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Agree legand, cockpit room and stability at rest for a small boat is amazing, Rusty, See there is a couple of new listings on TM in your price range. ------------- 404. That’s an error. That’s all we know. |
Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 9:54pm
| thanks mate i just checked them out but they both got 40hps on them the merc/mariner maybe ok as its prob a detuned 50hp? what is your guys thoughts. i like the one with the 4 stoke on it mmmm |
Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 9:56pm
| you should upgrade to the 570 m,ate and sell me urs?? haha |
Posted By: U357
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 7:16am
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[QUOTE=rusty360]thanks mate i just checked them out but they both got 40hps on them the merc/mariner maybe ok as its prob a detuned 50hp? what is your guys thoughts. i like the one with the 4 stoke on it mmmm I don't know anything about those motors, Don't like the canopy on the New Plymouth one, no clears on the front, I have a proper windscreen with the canopy fixed to it, (Same as the one in Whakatane that you have asked questions about) they will turn a fair bit of spray by themselves without a canopy, just personal preference. May be hard to find one with a bigger motor, I think sold new with warranty dealers wont put any more than 50 on them. ------------- 404. That’s an error. That’s all we know. |
Posted By: U357
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 11:11am
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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 ------------- 404. That’s an error. That’s all we know. |
Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 6:45pm
no mate thats not me.
cheers for the heads up.
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Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 6:45pm
i can travel for a test run in one of these things, coromandel no problems 
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Posted By: Rig63
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 10:46pm
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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.
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Posted By: Rig63
Date 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. |
Posted By: U357
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 6:57am
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[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. ------------- 404. That’s an error. That’s all we know. |
Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 8:40pm
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im still after a spin in one of these???
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Posted By: tobez
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 6:39am
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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.
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Posted By: rusty360
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 10:07am
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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
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Posted By: JonnyBlaze
Date 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. |