Andinista wrote: Hi! I'm looking for a used jib, if any one has one or any advice, it'd be appreciated. Thanks! Check the dimensions. I have a good 5....

I wasn’t sure if you needed the clew block, or the main blocks. I have a set of harken ratchet blocks…they look just like the 2139s mentioned above. ...

You are not crazy. I fixed a hole in my Nacra 5.7 about the same way. I elected to grind through from the outside, then use line to pull a patch tight...

Damn, sorry I just saw this post. The Mysteres are still a functional boat. Parts are available San Soucy right there in Montreal. I had a 20 foot Mys...

mapletaste wrote: Sorry trying to post the pics - Jonathan: thanks for your response! are these all your boats? what happened to the tornado?Edited by...

I found an album I made of this boat stored here in the beach cats several years ago

The individual mentioned at the beginning Liam Thom, once sailed one of those little dart 15s on a very, very long voyage halfway around England. Inte...

I’ve sailed a bunch of Waves, & they were fun. However, even as a senior, I wouldn’t go back to one. If you’re a Laser sailor, you understand they rew...

As Tom said above,the 5.7 is a wonderful single handed boat. If you’re in decent shape & have some experience go for it. I need a bag to solo right it...

I know it’s an old thread, but it was interesting read. I’m in the camp that real Cattrax cannot be beat. I picked up a set years ago, for $100 CDN, T...

I would simply make a template scale, zeroed to your saw of course, & glue it over your existing scale. Many years ago I was doing engineering design ...

Don’t even bother trying to convert units of measurement. Many brand name tape measures have both scales, & a good metal meter stick is not expensive....

I was faced with your exact issue, my boat is an ‘84 Hobie 18 Magnum. The blue hulls were nearly white. I picked up a Porter Cable variable speed poli...

We have that system in both the N5.0 & N5.7 The other issue is we is changing the sheaves at the mast head. Mine are for 1/8” wire, wouldn’t work very...

We run both a 5.7 and a 5.0 Both handle two medium weight adults. What is your wind situation? The 5.0 is a bit under canvassed, it comes alive with 1...

Yes,I would part with the Nacra base. PM me an email addy, I’ll send some photos,smith measurements so you can see if it’s close enough to work. Or s...

We have an N5.7 & a 5.0. Both have Diamond wires. Keep looking around, you should be able to find a 5.2 mast cheap. Quite a few of old/wrecked 5.2’s a...

I’m assuming you’ve tried the easy/free stuff. Scrubbed the track with toothbrush & soapy water. Taken the retainer out, scrubbed the car, & bearings....

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Here is a thread from a few years ago. There are some links on how I modified rear rollers to support an H18. I used an idea from Dogboy. They cost al...

We NEVER bring bottles on board, not even on the powerboats. At some point, you are going to break one, & Murphy says it will be in shallow water. Bes...

shortyfox wrote: Here's an idea. Beach your boat on a nearby sandbar, relax, enjoy a drink from your cooler and when done, resume sailing. Isn’t ther...

Guys, this isn’t rocket science. I don’t have a photo, but we’ve employed a $1.29 solution for years. You can buy fabric can holders, (foam in betwee...

shortyfox wrote: I've messed around with tarps over the years, and it always comes back to the same problem. Here in Southwest Florida, it rains so f...

My Stinkpot manual states to use 303 on all the vinyl upholstery. They specifically warn against Armour All, I have no idea if they have a commercial ...

charlescarlis wrote: P.S. - cool boat +1 Charlie, go back & edit the links in your your last post. It appears your browser added a “space” right after...

MN3 wrote: In other words, the Sunfish is harder to sail than the Wave. Also, a well sailed Laser is every bit as fast as a Wave. (The Laser's D-PN is...

I think for your setup, having a folding tongue is the simplest solution. I have one on my Stinkpot, so a 19’ Volvo powered I/O can fit in my garage b...

Depends which Province you are shipping sails to. If in Alberta, or NWT, you will only pay GST, (5%). Any other Province, you will pay that Provinces ...

charlescarlis wrote: Yeah, I wrote that wrong... I meant that ALL THE BOATS he was considering are tolerant to abuse-good choices, but I still wouldn'...