Measure the length of your mast. The standard Hobie 18 has a mast length of 28' 1". The 18SX has a mast length of 29'7". Chances are your 1984 boat...

nacra55 wrote: What I did for a buddy was use a stopper knot attached to the jib clew. Then make the first part of the soft shackle but instead of t...

Hmm I wonder if your new Magnum was improperly fitted with H18 SX shrouds rather than the standard H18 shrouds? Or maybe the previous owner sourced s...

I replaced the torn neck gasket on my old Patagonia dry top with a kit from NRS (cost about $45) and the help of several step-by-step YouTube how-to v...

For the spray paint option, I used Rust-Oleum brand High Gloss Black Appliance Epoxy that I purchased from The Home Depot for about $5. Sand the boar...

I took the easy way out and simply spray painted mine with black epoxy enamel from a rattle can. They've held up fine for the past three seasons. T...

Nice video, Car_Guy, where do you sail out of? I'm in Fairfield.

astglenn wrote: I just pulled the trigger on the Nautos set up. very reasonable and looks to be nice gear. I agree that 48' seems like a bunch. I'll o...

astglenn wrote: You guys kill it! This is all extremely helpful and well appreciated. I am going to have a look at the bargain blocks that BrianCT ref...

This spring I upgraded my H18 blocks and went with Nautos . I ended up purchasing a 57MM 6:1 triple ratchet setup that is easily convertable to 7:1. ...

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Here's a picture of mine one month later (click to enlarge). I have not cleaned or buffed the boat since applying the final (3rd) coat. If you look ...

They look great, Quarath! I, too, did the hulls on my H18 and was *very* impressed with the results. I couldn't find the Red Max so I used the "Zep ...

I have the same problem on my Hobie 18. It becomes a PITA when I'm out on the wire sailing solo (which is most of the time). I've seen pictures of c...

Another option (thanks to PurdueZach): Thoroughly scrub your hulls with Bar Keeper's Friend (active ingrediant is oxylic acid), let dry and then apply...

Congratualtions! You can find a listing of the various line specs here: . You can download the assembly manual here: . Enjoy!

I think a lot of it depends on your body type. Personally, I've been very happy with my West Marine "Action Reflex" vests . It's cut high enough on...

The standard setup on a Hobie 18 is 7:1. If you're in the market for new blocks you might want to check out Nautos www.nautos-usa.com. Last Saturday...

pknapp66 wrote: Just getting ready to mount my new telo-cat and was wondering if someone could weigh in and tell me what angle they set the vanes at a...

For what it's worth, I replaced the Zipper on my H-18 jib with one I purchased from Beacon Fabrics in Florida for $19 . I purchased their 186" zipper...

Here's my '82 H-18 SE with '85 Nationals Prism (White) Sails....

Rider_55 wrote: Does that hammerhead spreader work with regular dog bone type rings or are can't miss style rings required. I like the idea of extra ...

My Home Depot carries the "Zep Wet Floor Look" alternative that is mentioned on that RV site. It's about $24 for a gallon. I'm going to give it a tr...

Like others, I have been very happy with my windsurfer/kiteboarding harness. In my case I purchased a leftover 2010 Dakine Fusion seat harness for $9...

erice wrote: not going to be finding many 40-50 cat owners on a beachcat site... Given the right circumstances I'd certainly be willing to "beach" ...

Wolfman wrote: So is it just me or does everyone who sails cats have to water the 2 movies with cataramans in them whenever they are on? Of course I ...

Thanks Damon, below are some photos of the Sol Cat 18 I was referring to. Like I said, it resembles an H-17 more than it does an H-18. I've seen thi...

damonAdmin wrote: Thanks for the info! I'm leaning towards an 18' for distance sailing. Can Hobie sails fit on a Solcat mast if I have to replace o...