I would agree going to 1/4 inch rivets, but I would go to stainless, as that is what the factory used, and if they have held since 1982 that should te...

Look for a newer set of hulls, it can be very dangerous if you sail in the ocean. We have had 2 boats break up due to similar problems while sailing o...

You do realize that the boat, parts and the materials they are made of are over 30 years old. foxtrotzulu6 wrote: I hit a piling during a race last ye...

Sorry I read the ad wrong, someone is also looking for a bridal foil.

There was a brand new 5.8 bridal foil listed on the ad section of this site on 4/24. I would buy it there are very hard to come by.

CCM= Coast Catamaran Manufactures

A nacra 5.8 NA with a square top is one fast powerful boat. The jib is just about the same size as it is on a nacra 6.0 NA. If you convert to a NA (wi...

I have owned a few Super Cats and the ones that I owned had a HIN plate made of aluminum, similar to a car VIN plate that was riveted to the transom. ...

When installing new cams, buy the Hobie tool that assists in getting the cam back to the proper condition. I think it cost about $7. You will have to ...

When applying down haul tension to a jib that has a zipper luff, only apply enough down haul to just take out the wrinl kles in the luff. If you ove...

I will let you all in on a little secret, but you have to be careful when doing it. I would take 2 tie down ratchet straps and put them around the sid...

Look at the shroud attachment points. Prindle never used them.The first and only center board Prindles were the 18/2 and 19, this is a dagger board bo...

H-14 Mast 24 feet approx 171% of boat length P-16 Mast 26 feet approx 163% of boat length H-16 Mast 26 feet approx 156% of boat length (Boat is actu...

I meant to say that the top batten was on a more severe angle.

Every square top that I have owned, the top batten was on an angle. I can not tell on your sail. May have something to do with the leech flutter.

Every square top that I have had, the top batten was on an angle, Is you top batten in line with the rest of them. It is hard for me to see.damienb wr...

You can try adding some sail slugs to the pigtail to help keep it rigid, and it would also insure that the sail stays in the sail track. Another appro...

You could move the boom fitting on the mast 5 or 6 inches lower.

The cross bars are also the same, you can also use the mast rigging and sails from a 16 on an 18. I think they call it a Prindle escape with that conf...

The tool works, but to be able to use it you first must drill a 3/16 hole on the flat side of the rudder cam. If you purchase a new tool the instructi...

Although the mast base may work, the rigging and sails would be a concern

There are also some great videos on youtube for Hobie rudder adjustments. I think someone posted a link on this site not to long ago

Yes you can drill the pin and it will stay in place. Then when you put the bolt in it will remain in place.

What a Hobie dealer in Ft Lauderdale (Nautical Ventures) taught me was to use a portion of the old nylon rudder pin to fill the existing hole, it fit ...

I would also suggest the Getaway with wings, just under 17 feet but is bouyant to 1000 pounds. with wings and 2 tramps You could easily have 2 dads an...

The P-19 is a great boat, I am sure you will enjoy it.

All cities are looking for revenue and I doubt that it will end any time soon. We see it here on the East coast as well. Cutting back on life guards, ...

Go with the thinner line 5/16. It will pay out quicker, and that is what you want when you are sheeting out in a puff. It may prevent a capsize.

It is much easier and faster to replace the front crossbar.

I have a set of adjustable upper rudder casting for a H-16 $50 plus shipping for the pair, if you are interested.edtl74 wrote: I was able to get the t...