coastrat wrote: WOW! dan, you could write tech manuals! thanks for the solid info. naturally i'm working from a budget, paint being one component wi...

I am not a professional detailer, only a hobbiest (sp?) that likes to tinker. This is just my own experience and what I have found to work for me bas...

Awlgrip and Interlux are both great paints. If your going to paint, go with 2 part LPU. Why go through the hassle of prep just to save a few bucks an...

2 part LPU is harder than your gelcoat. You don't have as much protection though, 5-6 mils usually. Look into System Three WR-LPU, since your a pain...

mariof wrote: hello, im in the processing of restoring an old beachcat. i was wondering what are the pro's and con's of these methods of painting. i...

Foam sandwich construction adds excellent strength with less cost (because foam is cheaper). But the other side is that it's also much LIGHTER, as yo...

2 part poly (roll and tip on), or if you have access to HVLP you can also gelcoat again. If you know what you are doing with two part poly you will g...

Wolfman wrote: I have been trying to figure out how step my mast solo with my Nacra 5.2. I have looked at the mast steppers available and I still hav...

Wolfman wrote: Hey everyone, I believe I have a leak in the daggerboard well of my Nacra 5.2 where the deck lip meets the hull. How the heck do get a...

Quarath wrote: I'm sure that price will go up if it gets bids and it's good to know someone has looked at it. It sure is pretty by the pic though Yup....

skarr1 wrote: Positive, reliable and easy to install. Nacra rudders automatically kick up on contact with submerged objects with this rudder release f...

Quarath wrote: Any of you in Cali (or not) who might be looking for a boat there is a pretty nice looking P18 on ebay you might want to keep an eye on...

Here is the link to the web album where you can view the photo captions (helps explain what your looking at). Dan edited by: DaC, Jul 20, 2009 - 04:...

judotim wrote: I HAVE A SOLCAT 18 ALL OF THE LINE,BLOCKS AND SHACKLE ARE MISSING. WOULD 2 RONSTAN 29MM FERRULE EYE HEAD AND A HARKEN SHACKLE BOW 5MM W...

judotim wrote: I HAVE A SOLCAT 18 ALL OF THE LINE,BLOCKS AND SHACKLE ARE MISSING. WOULD 2 RONSTAN 29MM FERRULE EYE HEAD AND A HARKEN SHACKLE BOW 5MM W...

SolCatRookie wrote: Dan, Thought about hoisting the main. Having someone feed the main and sliding it up the mast helps. I have found the main raises ...

rch701 wrote: My tiller extension has open glass fiber on it and it is tearing up my skin all over the place. should i A.(buy a new one=$45) B.(bui...

SolCatRookie wrote: If anyone is interested I put a photo of the mast head in the photo album section under SolCat. I couldn't figure out how to just ...

I have the same issue. Repaired a leak after having filled the entire hull with water and seen the leak. Put the cat in the water and after a few hour...

Thanks all. So now I know, put the boat into the water and THEN raise the sails BEFORE heading out into open water. I was worried about what the cat...

Rider_55 wrote: Pictures of the damage from Photobucket edited by: Rider_55, Jul 06, 2009 - 10:46 PM After seeing these photos, I really think ...

H16: I am gonna butcher this quote, and I can't recall who said it, but it goes something like this... "If death isn't a possibility, it isn't an adv...

catdan wrote: I have an old P18-2 that is in desperate need of a bottom hull job, leaking perhaps 3 gallons of water in 2 hrs on the water. This may ...

smikahell wrote: Use plastic coffee can or other lid to cut bearing out for mast step You can also use coca-cola 1.5lt plastic cap. So I don't cut ou...

rdemmin wrote: ...I have a quick question for the Sol-cat owners above... what does your mast base look like?? I believe mine has been "customized...