I’ve never sailed one but I did see them on the water quite a bit when I was a student at Florida Tech, where they were developed. My impressions: T...

On the Getaway, the jib is (more or less) permanently attached to the forestay. It can't be lowered, so you need a snorkel if storing the boat mast u...

Looks like a pretty standard trailer setup to me. Maybe spread the crossbars a little farther apart front-to-back, but I don't really see anything ou...

Be careful using any type of ratchet strap. They are capable of generating huge loads which can damage hulls. On my boats, I use a single line aroun...

For the crossbar spacing, I would say you want the trailer crossbars to fall just about directly below the boat crossbars, or maybe just a little bit ...

"Bubbles" in the material are a sign that the fabric is delaminating. The old Mylar sail cloth is made by bonding a layer of Mylar plastic to woven D...

How long is the creek that you need to navigate in order to get to the lake? Catamarans can be paddled incredibly well over short distances, especial...

Probably a question best asked on the Hobie forum or sent directly to Matt Miller. Some pictures would also be helpful. The general consensus is tha...

I've personally never found the wax additive to be a problem. You just add a few drops of it when you add the catalyst. I've never noticed any issue...

I agree, there are numerous products that can be used for thickening. I didn’t intend to imply that milled fiber was the only option although I do thi...

Use gelcoat. Mix up in a cup, add some thickener (milled glass fiber) to make a paste, brush onto chipped area. Cover with packing tape to help smoo...

The rudder blades for the Hobie 21 were specific to the boat but have been out of production for many years. The “standard” rudder blades used on all ...

I recall a story from the (I think) 2005 Hobie 14 NAC at Rehoboth, DE. One of the racers dismasted (Hobie 14 racers run the rig very loose as mentione...

I also have one that I may be willing to part with from a late ‘80’s boat but lightly used. Located in NJ. Would be pickup only. PM me to discuss if ...

Literally with an 1/8” drill you can answer the question and determine the hull construction without a doubt before yoh start hacking large holes in y...

Lowering the mast while on the water is going to be difficult for a number of reasons. I would say you should look for a boat with a forward tramp to ...

It all depends on the extent of the damage. Epoxy injection is a totally effective and legitimate repair process (even used to repair high end aerosp...

Corkmaster_1 wrote: I'm in the wrong business, $1000 for fiberglass where can I get 10 gallons of resin cheap in the SF Bay area? Try building one ...

I’m not sure how the G Cat hulls are constructed, but you could determine pretty easily if they are solid laminate or foam core by carefully drilling ...

I really hope this event works out. I can't imagine that anyone who's ever sailed a beach cat doesn't get tingles up their spine and butterflies in t...

Alligator skin hiking straps - now we’re talking style! 😀 sm

The wings alone are worth the asking price... sm

Not sure I'd necessarily call that one a "good deal." I would say it's probably worth -at most- what the seller is asking. And that's assuming all o...

You might want to check out Sandy Hook Bay Catamaran Club (www.fleet250.org). They aren't too far from you and you would have an opportunity to meet ...

pbegle wrote: Dogboy, I think you mean 5/16. Same for Dartsailor, 5/16. Pete Nope, I meant 5/32”. The stock wire size on all Hobies 18 to 21 feet i...

dartsailors wrote: My boat’s standing rigging is actually larger than stock, I.e. 3/8 vs 1/4, so hopefully I’ve got additional strength 3/8” diamete...

I would definitely recommend investing in a quality PFD and not cheaping out on a Walmart or similar vest. You will (or at least should) wear your PF...

Depends on what you're trying to do. For filling in cosmetic surface imperfections before painting/gelcoating, Evercoat Formula 27 (I think what the ...

I’d go with the H18 style option. On a Hobie 16, you could just weld a flat plate to the bottom of the shroud anchor bar so it sits flush against the ...

There are lot's of good manufacturers - Gul, Gill, Ronstan, Stohlquist, to name a few. Sizing depends on the manufacturer (just like with any piece o...