I have been part of it sailing the surf in 18+ with 5+ soup surf in the Gulf. Some waves actually broke across my H18 at the spreader. It was an on-sh...

A H17 would be good solo or with crew. It just seems I have a better chance at a good H16 coming up in my area than an H17. They do make Nacra 5.0's ...

Another option may be to look for used replacement hull. You may just get lucky in your search. Best of luck. Gene

Well, that's a great question. I completely agree with you. Having had a P-19 as well I feel the 18 sailed better than any beach cat I have had the pr...

I can speak on the Hobie idea. I was reaching off 12 mile road on Galveston about a mile offshore when my H18 Magnum Port dagger clipped something tha...

Personally, I like the humming. If my H-18 Magnum was humming, she was screaming too! 🙂 Micro adjustments on the beach do help with the rudders but ...

That is an absolute BUMMER... Yes no doubt broken bones are a buzz kill. I hope your first sail back is EPIC! 😀

That's what is so great about sailing Cats, more specifically soloing. Yes, it can be some what sketchy however as long as no Coast Guard we ALL hav...

The first time is always the toughest. Just sail within yourself on a nice wind day. I would suggest on flying the hull after you have more solo confi...

I have sailed a P19 as well as a H18 solo and it feels GREAT. Such a sense of accomplishment knowing its just you, your boat and the wind. Memories th...