+1 on calling Tom at Aquarius
If you have any reservations on doing your own or having custom made. Have gotten 2 sets from Aquarius for my SC15 over the years and both fit right and held up.
I am on salt water and demasted once with using old rigging, so have been a bit more apt to change out often. I keep the old as a spare, in case I need for a few days if something happens. Not sure why I do that.
+1 on placing an ad here when you are ready to sell that 17. Great boats and I would be willing to add to the fleet for a nice 17. Wife made me promise no new boats except that I get one for each grandchild. Grand daughter due in October 😀
Wife made me promise no new boats except that I get one for each grandchild. Grand daughter due in October
haha!
MN3
Thanks for all the info guys. This one is turning into a fall winter project, and I'll definitely keep updating after i get it on the water.
mikekrantz wrote: If you are using normal SK78 dyneema, it is not suited to be used as shrouds. It will creep/loosen under load. The plastic thimbles are also unsuitable, and are going to deform under load.
You have got to use a heat treated dyneema. I use Marlow D12 max - it's a heat treated SK99 product. Use Ronstan RF2180 thimbles, they will not deform or chafe the rigging.
Trust me - I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express once...
-Mike
Appreciate the heads up on the rope. Not something I would have realized.
note on synthetic stays:
most don't use them due to the shafe that takes place between the side-stays and the hound/trap wires
you need to figure out another way to run your rig so there is no chafe issue -
MN3
MN3 wrote: note on synthetic stays:
most don't use them due to the shafe that takes place between the side-stays and the hound/trap wiresyou need to figure out another way to run your rig so there is no chafe issue -
Easy to address with a braided cover. I use synthetic standing rigging and it is FRIGGIN AWESOME!
I'll see if I have a pic of the covers. Also shafe is very easy to see and provides a simple inspection warning. SS corrosion is hidden. You save a ton of weight, less stretch, stiffer platform, less heal, and more responsive acceleration. This stuff is the schit!
Philip
P.M. wrote:
Easy to address with a braided cover. I use synthetic standing rigging and it is FRIGGIN AWESOME!
I'll see if I have a pic of the covers. Also shafe is very easy to see and provides a simple inspection warning. SS corrosion is hidden. You save a ton of weight, less stretch, stiffer platform, less heal, and more responsive acceleration. This stuff is the schit!
NICE! what kind of line do you use?
MN3
MN3 wrote: [quote=P.M.]
Easy to address with a braided cover. I use synthetic standing rigging and it is FRIGGIN AWESOME!
I'll see if I have a pic of the covers. Also shafe is very easy to see and provides a simple inspection warning. SS corrosion is hidden. You save a ton of weight, less stretch, stiffer platform, less heal, and more responsive acceleration. This stuff is the schit!
NICE! what kind of line do you use?
Marlow D12MAX or D12Max99.
https://www.marlowropes.com/product/d12-max-99
I'll get some pics and do a write up in a new topic.
Philip
Marlow D12MAX or D12Max99.
https://www.marlowropes.com/product/d12-max-99
I'll get some pics and do a write up in a new topic.
Cool! - my buddy just got new standing rigging from Colligo (dynema dux)
it is really nice
MN3
An old friend used to fish for sharks by himself on a Hobie-14. Claimed he would loop a line around the tail and then sail off towing the fish backwards to do it in.
Murrays is an excellent resource for the rigging. West Marine could do a good job but you'll probably need to hand-hold them a bit to get it the way you want.
I would go Murrays or Saltydog before going to APS.
I would go Murrays or Saltydog before going to APS.
why?
MN3
Who is APS?
Edited by tnell on Aug 17, 2017 - 11:06 AM.
tnell wrote: Who is APS?Edited by tnell on Aug 17, 2017 - 11:06 AM.
Edited by MN3 on Aug 17, 2017 - 12:11 PM.
MN3
Alright guys, the wife has spoken and the catamaran needs to go. I appreciate all the input from you guys, and maybe someday I can get get back into a catamaran. With the lakes in the area the smaller monohull that I have is proving to be far easier to get on the water and enjoy (I'd rather sail than sit and dream). If there is interest in the thing from what you guys have mentioned please pm me otherwise it will go on craigslist in the next few weeks.
There is a guy looking for one. Look at the Aquarius sail owners forum. The guy was asking for advice on a bad SC17. I think he's probably looking elsewhere now.
Edited by tnell on Aug 23, 2017 - 11:19 PM.
Make sure you get an ad in the classifieds here. One of the few SC17s that was for sale got sold today pending payment and delivery.
Yes, get it on the classifieds here
Many more potential customers in this concentrated venue
I'm one if I can hide it from wife until next grandchild born in October 😀
windwardde wrote: I'm one if I can hide it from wife until next grandchild born in October
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Supercat 15
Windrider 17
Several Sunfish and Sunfish clones
Ratboat built from Zuma and Sunfish parts
Shallow water sailor in the Delaware Bay
It's an addiction that is common on these shores... and really obvious when you look at the other lists of cats in member's signatures.
1. You should get help, especially the kind where you can "hide" the new boat in a relative's back yard until the time is right.
2. Or counseling on how to not talk about the newly acquired cat for months at a time.
Neither of these work for me, but your mileage may vary.
The Dartman is a master. His signature should have what is in his front yard, what is disassembled in his side yard, cats and trailers at his Mom's house, and other things in a pasture up the hill. (Can you say Darts, a Prindle, a NACRA, and possibly a Tornado?)
Edited by klozhald on Aug 24, 2017 - 03:51 PM.
Monkey,
Where's that listing? People want to buy your boat! But not me....I bought mine yesterday!! Well, agreed to, still gotta pay and pick up.
tnell wrote: Monkey,
Where's that listing? People want to buy your boat! But not me....I bought mine yesterday!! Well, agreed to, still gotta pay and pick up.
Sorry guys, life has been busy busy these last few weeks. I'll get it up as soon as I have decent pictures. For those interested, the boat will be pickup in Loveland Colorado, will include the trailer, and the trailer will have a title. one thing to note, the trailer does have a slow leak in one tire. PM me for more details if you cant wait for the posting. Any advice on a listing price? Seems like 2-3k for a good condition, this would be somewhat less?
Monkey,
I'm gonna p.m. You about your pricing question.
What have you used to tow the trailer? I've been planning to buy one and I'm eyeing for Blue Ox towing parts