Living on a Boat short term? Small Boat Adventure - Macgregor 26X Ep. 5

[@SSully1976]

very inspiring. I am in my late 40 :) and will be solo sailing once I find my boat!!

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello, I am having fun and about to head out soon on another cruise. You will love it once you find the right boat. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnBraman413]

the more i see these mac 26 the more i want one.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello John, the best thing about the 26X is that you should be able to find one at a really good price which makes the risk that much better. Lot's of fun. Thanks for watching!

[@1rockinthedadbod]

So glad you put the omelette scene in your intro. The "oh yeah baby" gets a smile every time.

[@1rockinthedadbod]

Great spot for your MOB pole! (Man Over Board)

[@ChristopherQuest]

lol, Thanks, I must have been feeling good about getting something to eat! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@JiggyC]

Hey man we're doing a Macgregor Owners Meet Up in Anclote Island, FL March 17-19th 2023. Come out and meet other Mac enthusiasts!

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hey Jiggy, Thanks for the invite, you never know I might be down that way. Thanks for watching!

[@danattoma8554]

Is that a UFO in the sky at 8 min 44 secs?! I'm a fellow Mac Owner (1999 26x) and love that I recently found your videos. Mine's up for sale, but your videos and content are making it hard to face parting with it. Keep it up and may the sun always be upon your face, and the wind upon your back. Cheers!

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello! I looked at that, wish I was not such a shaky photographer. It is strange and then I don't see it again. lol, I hope it was the moon... hmmm. Thanks and I hope you keep the Mac!

[@NataliasArtDen]

Love these videos. So relaxing on the water especially early morning.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Thanks for watching!

[@beorbeorian150]

Two stroke is the best way to go. Lighter.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello, I am sure having good luck with this older 2-stroke. I do like the idea of a lighter engine with hp. Thanks for watching!

[@robertgulfshores4463]

I'm rewatching these videos. Really enjoyable. I try to imagine myself getting a boat, and having some relaxing times, and a few adventures. I'm in Chicago. If I could find a MacGregor like yours, I would take it down the Illinois, the Mississippi, up the Ohio to Paducah, then the Tennessee, eventually to Mobile. Condo is in Gulf Shores, so I want to have adventures in that area ... from New Orleans or maybe even Galveston all the way to ... who knows, maybe the Keys.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello Robert! Hey, thanks for the nice comment. Your trip idea sounds great and would be a fantastic adventure. I believe you only live once, so just looking at boats would be a fun time. It is possible! (and would make interesting video...) Thanks for watching!

[@cameronjordan4145]

Hey bud, I have this same boat and I had as much as I can handle if you're still looking for a MAC message me I'm putting mine up for sale. They have become hard to come by these days.

[@ausboy9251]

Great vid mate like your set up

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello Ausboy, Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment!

[@DavesBeesvideos]

Very cool. Great to see you having so much fun, doing what you like. I always enjoy your adventures. Thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hey Dave! I am still hanging in there trying to enjoy everyday. The next trip is planned - now I just need some warmer weather. I have 2 more videos coming of this trip. Thanks for watching and it's great to hear from you! Merry Christmas!

[@frankalbergo8120]

Very cool.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello Frank, Thanks!

[@AdammJarvis]

Glad to see you back to making content. Looks like you're living your best life! From RV to boat. I think you should travel the waters.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Adam!! Wow, long time. So cool to hear from you. I do hope to travel on the waterways - anchoring is free! Nice to hear from you and thanks for watching!

[@francus7227]

As a RN, I took care of a guy. Said his career was outboard ENGINEER and that he had worked for Mercury and Johnson. I asked how long should a well cared for engine last. No pause..... "6,000 hours". He said .... We put them on a block and run them until they die. 5,000 for sure.... 6,000 probably. I ran my boat everywhere.... I fish 4-7 times a month. That's 75 trips a year. I barely hit 100 hours. It's a lifetime to hit 5,000.... That 1997 probably has less than 500 hour. 90% of it's life ahead of it. Like..... it's just gotten "broken in" and is nowhere near "broken". He also said.... The less it sits and is RUN, the better. Hope that helps reconfirm your plans to "not" change out. But..... if you plan on increasing to 500 hours a year for ten years.... You will ABSOLUTELY save money on 4 stroke fuel. But.... Really? Do you really think you're gonna put that many hours on that motor? More likely? To put more hours on the anchor rope watching sunsets, playing, drinking, cooking.... Thanks for the enjoyable clips.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello Francus! Wow, this is such good information it really deserves a video itself, or possibly printed. Many believe that age alone wears out a engine. I hope this engine lasts a long time, because as you said - there are likely much fewer hour on it than you might think. Thanks for the good info! Thanks for watching!

[@francus7227]

@@ChristopherQuest I'm SUBSCRIBED....

[@mndad2201]

Chris, new subscriber here because I am interested in the Mac26. You do a great job of talking through the way you use the boat and it has already helped me think through how it might work for me. On question for you. How much fuel do you use per hour when you are just motoring to get somewhere? I am in Melbourn FL and thinking about motoring to Bahamas and then sailing around there for a while and the Mac26 looks like it could be a great option for me. Thanks

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello MN Dad, I lived in Jackson, MN for while! My 50hp 2-stroke seems to use more gas than a four stroke would for sure. I can get right at 20 miles with 9 gallons of fuel - pulling the 14' dingy at like 7 knots. I can get about 25 miles without the dingy. So not that great 2 to 3 mpg. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@lowellirish]

If you buy the salad dressing packets (like in Subway?) ...you can keep 2 dozen in the cupboard, rather than the cooler...

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello again! This is a great idea, there are a bunch of different packet items that could be saved and used on the boat. Thanks and thanks again for watching!

[@CSeraphym]

Looks awesome. Isn't a Bris when a Rabbi conducts a circumcision? I guess that's why you keep it up on the front of the boat? So you can cut it loose when you need to. 🤣

[@ChristopherQuest]

oh my gosh! It actually is in a good place should there be any trouble! A good name for a life boat! Thanks for watching!

[@leifnilsen6107]

What brand of non stick pans do you use

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello Leif, This is a Green Pan - Valencia. I watched a test kitchen video that compared the top 28 frying pans if you can believe it. The Green Pan Valencia won - I am not paid or supplied by green pan, fyi lol. It is a great pan though. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnBraman413]

how you like that noco charger? been looking at those.

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello John, The charger came with the boat and has worked quite well the few times I have needed it. I don't use the house batteries a lot and the engine keeps them going pretty well. Thanks again for watching!

[@zero_to_1000]

Are you still down in that area?

[@ChristopherQuest]

Hello, not always on the boat but still in the area. Love it here. Thanks for watching!