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I own a Macgregor M 26, 2007 (S/V Wind Dancer). My wife and I reguarly spend one or two weeks aboard. Many Mac's have made the trip you are speaking of..The secret seems to be timing the weather windows. I personaly would have second thoughts. That being said, keep all of the weight as low as possible. Lash the outboard to the boat..Be sure your rudder plates can take sever lateral blows.
We nomally sail the lakes of Kentucky and have been caught in two tornados. Fringe areas. They both blew up suddenly from sunny skies. In one we were exposed to 6-8 ft. short chop and 35-40 gusts. The boat held up well but the bucking was indiscribable.We had to stay in the center of the boat to avoid being injured..I could see the sides of the boat slightly bend.
As long as you are ready for this type of adventure then DO IT!
Try to cross with a flotilla of other boats.
The wind be with you,
Len
Last edited by lenl1540; 10-27-2009 at 09:41 AM.
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