In the days before Hobie Cat added the mast step link to the 14's mast, we would affix one shroud stay to the top hole of a 7 hole shroud stay adjuste...

My 2 Cents worth: When it all comes down while sailing, the costs goes up significantly and well as the chances of bodily injury. Don't be a cheapska...

Revintage: I am a 255 lb, grey hair, Nacra 18 sq sailor and have 25+ years of 5.5m/11 ft. wide experience. I suggest that if you make the sleeves suf...

I am always amazed at folks who are so unaware that all things, including themselves, require routine inspection and maintenance of critical and non-c...

Weekend sailor know that "the windiest day of the week is Monday."

You might try circle cotter rings. These types are quickly turned on from the middle outward and taken off toward the middle. And its always handy t...

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Tim: Turning the 'way back' dial toward its stop, I was taught the best way to step a Hobie 14 mast by Hobie Alter at the Mid Winters East Regatta (1...

Why not go straight to a Stiletto 27 SE (actually 24'). They are few dollars more, but will sleep 4 and more. Speed, good looks, and easy to update....

If your cell provider's service works on shore at the dock, it will most like work for your inshore sailing. I am a FL boy and have no problems while...

Best to just rinse with fresh water. If not, try Mirage MSP16 Sealant & Protectant. And if that doesn't work get new, replacements sewn in.

My 110 lb. child can right her Hobie 14 in about any blow. The key is to drape the righting line over the hull therefore obtaining the greatest right...

The Hobie "kick up" rudder system was designed with a few sacrificial parts, the cam and rudder pins are the important ones. Without something being ...

Sorry to say..., its time for a major re-cut or a new jib. Considering 1.) your jib was likely made by Hobie, 2.) the last 'new' Hobie 18s were sold ...

Dear Aged: I use my golf cart to 'drag' my N-18 square cat up from the beach especially at low tide. Your winch with battery is a great idea especia...

i suggest time, effort and money would be better spend modifying a real row boat, no a purpose-build beach cat.

The SC 20 is one powerful, fast a## catamaran. Due to many factors, expect to spend 1.5 to 2 times more per replacement part (rigging, tramp, sails,...

I have used hardware store aluminum rods on my catamarans since first replacing the plastic ones on my Hobie 14 back in 1970. "Hey Mon, no problems. ...

Both work well and durability is not a problem with either device. If the old style is still serviceable, save your money. My old 18 Square (1981) s...

To share my thoughts from 45+ years of beach catting: No sheet lines beyond 3/8", teach your crew to 'play' the jib in over-powered conditions, learn...

John: From the 'looks' of your fleet, just replace the stays/shrouds with SS. Less hassle, long lasting, fewer worries and WTF... you are not compet...

Gentlemen: Wax, or paraffin, ultimately holds sand, dirt, & grit and has to be cleaned often. Silicone based lubricants stain Dacron, especially c...

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