What part got damaged? Look on the classifieds here and eBay you may be able to find that exact part... for less the cost.. As for going 10:1.......

Some would say that people forget to get back on and tag their ad that the boat has sold.Edited by JohnES on Oct 31, 2024 - 07:18 AM.

rch701 wrote: Texastuma, I cut 8" off the main and it worked great at Juana's. A buddy of mine is giving me a deal on a P18 mast with a set of Tornado...

Here is a prindle 16 not too far from you

You wouldn't go wrong with the Prindle 16. Good boat for you and your wife, easy to sail and a blast on a big wind day. Parts are easy to get and th...

David, Are you sailing at Attersee? We tried to get out there when we visited Salzburg a few years back. That Hurricane 5.9 looks a lot like a...

Yes, there is a screw on the underside to hold the rod in place. Parts catalog page 4 part #F112

That would be your best bet as there are a lot of 16 for sale..

anahr822 wrote: Does anyone know the specs for a Prindle 18-2 line set? I'm looking at a neglected boat with (supposedly) sound hulls, spars, and sail...

reefshark1975 wrote: I have a fast Marstrom Tornado (on Big Bear Lake, California.) I'm looking for another person to sail this race with me. If inter...

Going to an F-18 90% of the time you're going to need a crew to sail the boat right. I agree on the Hobie Tiger, well built boats.. and the FX-1 is...

Getting a title for a boat and trailer that does not have one is not that difficult in CA... Just a few more steps. I had to do this for the Prindle...

These guys are showing up on Facebook Market Place now... with fake ads for things. Be vigilant... Remember 'if it is too good to be true... it ...

One other thing, check the tension spring for your connector.... these have been known to fail tooEdited by JohnES on Jan 08, 2024 - 06:37 PM.

spammer1 wrote: Not necessarily related to maintenance, but one lesson I learned the hard way - don’t assume that the lug wrench in your car will fit ...

Fiesta Island is a good spot.. Also, may want to check out Crown Cove in San Diego Bay.. we used to go there. Dirt roads, but a good spot, and al...

Years ago I ran across a sailor who used to store his boat indoors during the winters... He rigged up a system to hang it from the rafters in his gara...

Take a box knife and run it down the shroud exposing some of the wire.. You can then pull the plastic coating off and inspect the wires. Takes all b...

klozhald wrote: The Supercat 17 looks like a beast. Everything currently on the market around here is 1980s vintage. Where are all the other boats??? ...

The boats you are looking at are great choices, but like you said, ease of acquisition and also parts may be an issue.. That new NACRA 500 Mk2 looks t...

I have done the same and have also set up a loop as a stirrup to help get up and out of the water.. A few times this has actually righted the boat ...

wildtsail wrote: around $2,000-$2,500 shipping to the West Coast. Wowzer, the rates must have really gone up. I shipped Prindle 18 mast to Limeric...

Oh! This brings back memories of the old Yahoo group... Harper and the Sailing Glove saga... As of late, I have gone with these - seem to work pre...

MN3 wrote: Try Sunrise Yacht Products in St. Pete. they are $620-700 And worth every penny... know of a 5.8 tramp that was bought in 2005, and it st...

Second recommendation on cleaning and polishing the mast base on a regular schedule, along with making sure your rigging is not too tight. A new bal...

Just tie the bitter end of your winch line to the dolphin striker and post and you're good to go. I have done this many times and have also used my...

Had a similar situation that I cured with some 5/4" X 3" redwood boards and stainless fasteners. It also added some rigidity to the trailer.. Just ...

This is almost the deal of the centuryEdited by JohnES on May 04, 2023 - 05:47 PM.