if it's a comp tip, i doubt it can be done. however i have had mixed results by laying the mast on the sand at our beach and carefully applying pressu...

first check o-rings on hull plugs. if ok you can pressurize hulls to a MAX of 3-5 psi with a compressor and spray all through hull areas with soapy wa...

Agreed azcat, the shoulder goes to the outside of the shackle body and threads are covered completely by the nylok nut. Been using the bolt because I'...

Ron, here's the furler on my H16 with the shackle as i mentioned. No problems with it. Good luck

Ron, that looks like a Harken 434 furler, which is what my son has on his h16. If you're planning on using it, I'd suggest a bridle and at the center ...

h18s are pretty cheap, why not just try and pick one up. if not and option, using the wings on a gcat isn't anything t a little time and $$ can't fix.

i agree with bacho...i've repaired worse and they're still sailing. plus it looks like it comes with original epo rudders which are a huge improvement...

I just use a couple straps for travel but for winter storage, (outside) I just run the winch line under a trailer cross member and tie it to the dolph...

for the zipper, find a sail shop or maybe an upholstery shop for that and to keep the jib healthy, just use a jib snorkel when not sailing. i've gotte...

catman449, here's a link to the factory manual. hope it helps.

and exactly as pete says....been there done that

exactly as damon says. drill out three rivets from either end so you can lift the end of the track about a half inch. slide old traveler out and new o...

sounds like the main isn't going all the way up. to check, hoist main and flip boat on the beach and check to make sure it's all the way up. if halyar...

can't go wrong with a h-18 if you can find one in decent shape for a decent price

try this guy. he does a ton of stuff for hobie, nacra and others he may be able to help you out.

if you want to get fancy, here's what is used with my h16. overkill probably but never any problems.

a few folks in our club have had good luck with this place and i have gotten 2 jib snorkles from him for my h16 furling jib. not sure if he does prind...

speedracerrx here is info from hobie cat wire guide. my son has a furling jib on his h16 and it works great. i am getting pics together to post in te...

very impressive. i thought about doing something similar but settled for this setup.

if you are determined to leave the sail on the boat, i suggest rolling and covering main with jib rolled and also in the sail bag. then with the main ...

my son did this on hi h-16. use west system epoxy w/ 407 or 410 filler. mix to peanut butter consistency, fill chips and stretch saran wrap over repa...

cheapest way that works if on a sandy beach...take an old drywall compound bucket or get a utility bucket from home depot and fill it with sand and ti...

my son sailed his h16 for about 8 years with a slight bend. no problems.... go for it.....

this is what my son has on his 16 w/ Harken 6:1 Sta-Set Polyester Yacht Braid 3/8Edited by CatsailorMike on Mar 06, 2013 - 08:40 AM.

yeah we can popeyez7.........hope all is well at oneida...............good here. even made it thru sandy with not to much damage. the day she hit, mon...

drive 150 miles and take it outta his hide

Use a hardware store propane torch and put a little heat on the frame. That should do it.

also did the survey, interested in your final design concept.

You can't go wrong with a Hobie 18. They can be sailed solo and will handle crew also.

My son uses PETTIT PAINTS Easypoxy 1-Part Polyurethane Enamel Paint available at West Maine and gets awesome results. As for repairs to hulls, I rec...