I think I did it right. But will not know until wet. Thanks.

Shipchips1, Outstanding and perfect timing...I was just about going to drill, but measured many times, and now will follow your advice as well. Super ...

Thank-you, both of you. I am late returning. As noted, I am paperless. I also found this link most informative and helpful, regarding old and new st...

Sorry, did not get note of responses... Dogboy and Jeff, thanks. I am going to use bolt rope to alter tramp...in side tramp rails. I think I figured...

A couple of thoughts. Why shorten the boom? Slugs can work, so can hook and loop separately or i9n combination with slugs. Just have to sew or grommet...

Jeff...freaking excellent and useful info, much appreciated. Great to compare for other boats. Three it is. I guess the 6 on each side in my 11 fo...

Aye-Aye! Pesky guy-lines...neat idea, though I end up crawling around eventually.

MN3, Am always willing to learn. Thanks. As to the pool noodles: Been using pool noodles for decade or so, good 5-inch solid core noodles. They a...

FWIW, I removed 4 pool noodles, as I think 6 are more than enough to float a full hull. Just a guess.

FWIW, P Cat on eBay from northwest area, as I recall. I think if I went for one, I would refit it to make trailer launch easier...no beaches or stor...

You see this?

One comment, the caps will keep the aka (beam) ends from getting nicked and dented...seriously. A good cap does have a function...

Difficult to tell...but does it matter? Will need to remove (carefully sand to base) and see what it covers...likely a gouge or crack and poly was a q...

FWIW. I have H-18 hull I painted orange...not a biggie but tedious work. Sand the gel coat and repair spots with decent long board or variable orbita...

Tom, I am no expert, but if those cracks are surface (gel) I would gouge them out with a a bit with a sharp tool and fill with good epoxy paste out of...

Well, if an older boat, UV, weather, water usually takes a toll and the gel might be chalky etc...so for me, paint is the solution. Gel coat has alway...

I goofed. Walking out into the now falling sleet to get paper and mail, I realized the P-Cat mast is deck-stepped, so stay-less is out... But carbo...

Tom and whomever may be interested, I posted a reply to this thread and the other here: br /> I too have addled brain...

Tom, First here is a site to give some perspective re Frankenboats... br /> And there is the "proa" link and more on cat[crafting or proas to give i...

I love the boats and would have one, if easier to trailer and rig...and I had not been bitten by the outrigger bug...My Kite Dingy was a Pyle boat and...

Kevinbh...I (we) thank you...Newport Boats was a winner and the firm and their boats still are...one of sailing's (very regretted) losses.

I believe I should add the information benedict provided and others re the Pacific Cat or P-Cat history, as it is the same corporatewyze as the Kite. ...