Well in the case that they can't be built.. Any suggestions for a Tornado. Being that I've got a 10 foot beam, it presents it's own set of unique ci...

Here are a couple of good resources for the lines setup. I don't know if this stuff is pretty "standard" of if these guys got creative, but I hope it...

For me, one of the largest factors in buying a boat is the condition of the shrouds, thimbles, swages and rigging in general. Unless you work for a ma...

Pulling the outhaul tighter will create a flatter sail. Flatter sails are better for higher wind speeds, (and therefore faster boat speeds) In slow...

does it slam hard because the mast sticks... and then does the full rotation in one quick movement? On my boat the mast rotates fluidly, and therefor...

Thanks. Could you upload a picture of the setup when you get a chance. I don't think it will work for my slots, but I'd love to see what you've got g...

Maybe a tribute to the class being dropped from the olympics after these games?

danlocks wrote: Shortening the tiller arms will reduce your the lever you have for steering. Luckily, my helm is near-perfectly balanced. The boat ha...

I also have a solcat, and can attest that the way shown in the pictures is definitely the correct way to connect them, with the standard equipment. I...

i highly recommend against it as well. catamarans are well know for breaking stays because of the jerky snapping motion on a mooring. Think of ...

Yes, as the others said the humming is from cavitation on your rudders or daggerboards. I recently faired my daggerboards which were doing exactly ...

It's not worth you buying one, for the cost and how much you'll use it, you're probably looking at $80 ? If you go to westmarine, they'll swage it ...

Cool, Where did you get the tramp from? Is it worth it / Can they be found online or should I just have a friend (or the wife) sew one up.

It's incredibly easy to build your own. Just go to west-marine, someone can basically walk you through what needs to be done. You need Some wire ...