HULLFLYER wrote: The purpose of the 3/16 x 5 foot jib pigtail is so that you can sheet your jib in quicker while tacking. Less line to pull in. The sa...

catdan wrote: Is there a simpler system possible? I have a P18-2 that misses the complete jib system, so I'll have to get all the parts anyway, but I...

kgatesman wrote: The graphic is great, I have the line mentioned below in my current set up, I am yanking it: Ignore the manual when it says to t...

My "ideal sailing wind huidelines": 00-02: swim 03-06: kayaks with sail rig 07-12: daysailor or "light" catamaran sailing 16-20: "fun" catam...

The manuals are available for free to download on the Internet. Or you can simple contact Performance Catamarans out in Cali - they'll send you one. ...

turbohobo wrote: 18" half round PVC would leave ample play needed for the variance in hull shape. And I would make sure the lip of the PVC is padded, ...

Two of 'em you say? I do believe you might gotcha yerself there a pair of braided fenders. I seem to recall seeing them many moons ago (if I haven't...

I don't know the specs on the N5.5, but I would think you also need to counteract the mast rake with rudder rake to maintain a relatively neutral helm...

Leave it to you Andrew to call me out on that. Yeah, while not a 4KSB, it is rather slow. But for soloing and "more sailing/less fussing", I don't t...

I know everyone will blast me for suggesting an almost 4KSB, but I would recommend the Hobie Wave. It's meant to be sailed solo, it's easy, moderatel...

andrewscott wrote: Met a Hot Blond Who LOVES to sail fast and hard! But your photography leaves much to be desired! Get CLOSER! We can hardly...

Not so much hull "failures" as "soft spots" and problems. Think about it - the entire boat weight sitting on four, roughly 1-inch square, spots on yo...

andrewscott wrote: Dont be such a chicken... a million volts never hurt anyone! T'aint the million volts... 'tis the 1 amp that does your butt ext...

Walk away. One small spot, maybe. Several spots - she's a gonner. Boats are meant to be sailed, not constantly repaired or even worse, canabilized ...

Actually 'damonAdmin', you are RIGHT! It IS all about the sailor! Maybe that is the reason why I'm always sailing circles around other cats with rat...

I've been sailing near 30 years. How can I make this simple... When lightning comes, get the f*** off the water! Yes, I've seen it all. The "branc...

brjonair wrote: Curious as to what the difference is between the Prindle P18 and The P18-2. The two are like night and day! I sail an 18-2. It's ...

First boat? Exactly what you sailed at the resort - the Hobie Wave! You can find them used. Here's why: While the Hobie-16 is much more prelevent ...

I've been sailing cats for 25 years now. I can say I've flipped a cat maybe just 10 times and pitch-poled my old Hobie 16 twice. Every single flip, ...

mma600psi wrote: Hey when did that happen with Dan's boat? Where do you sail out of? Do you know Dan? If you sail off the cat dock at Trixie's, you...

Ha ha! Dude! My best friend and fellow cat sailor of 25 years sails his Hobie 18 Magnun out of Trixie's. He built their website for them. I've bee...

turbohobo wrote: Now I know what to do, thanx once again Doug, the young may have the energy but nothing beats experience. OUCH! :-O Dude... I...

popeyez7 wrote: That does look SHARP !!!! can it be used on painted boats ????? I was thinkin about 'Chrome paint, but it might be expensive..... ...

turtlecat wrote: Yep, Doug, I like your setup, but I think there is a little confusion. I was admiring your pvc cradles on your trailer. I was needi...

The boat will have the following layers: fiberglass > gelcoat > oxidized wax and/or clearcoat. The stains are from material that has seeped through ...

turtlecat wrote: more stowable for my purposes. ??? It will fit in the sail box better with all the other stuff. The pvc pipe is pretty large -...

I responded on the catsailor board. Should have all you need to rig the rudders...

Here's a close-up shot. I basically I took the same galvanized-steel frame ount for the rollers and removed the roller-mount. These are attached to ...

Some non-sailing pics. (I kind of had my hands full during the sailing part.) 😛 The Beaufort waterfront and public docks in the rain '...

gtny wrote: What is the best method for storage and has anyone made those individual "hull dollies"? Thanks, FT Here's a pic of my Prindle 18.2 i...