Murray's makes their own and never had a problem with them

A Topcat K1 is 5.5m and even with wings and the reacher it's less than $19k. I guess if shipping is $5K it's a wash but something to think about.[...

Step one - hit the lottery Step two - buy an ocean and/or lakefront property Step three - buy a new NACRA 570 with wing seats. Sweet-looking ride t...

emmettv wrote: Some mentions here with new Glaser sails on P18 & 19 . They definitely have a reputation of making great sails .Are they worth the high...

MN3 wrote: Meh - a sunfish is a very different boat and is MUCH more weight sensitive A Sunfish has a hard chine which gives it some stability - no...

sun wrote: en 30 lb lighter. Well, cherish the H14T. How about a Prindle 16? It is the same as the 18, but they can be easily rigged and sailed solo,...

sun wrote: EDIT: "(inboard placement for a fuller sail, outboard for a flatter sail)." I will upgrade the recreational sail on my Sunfish with a ra...

Was this on the Hobie Fourm? Link by chance?

eyyopomps wrote: Forward Sailing has the main for the 6.0 on the website which and I sent them the dimensions for the jib. They also told me i'll sa...

eyyopomps wrote: Its got some Randy Smythe sails that are pretty beat but I've been in contact with Arnaud from Forward Sailing in Switzerland abou...

Looks like the ones my 5.8 had, or should I say got brand new in 2005 - never knew they were carbon fiber... or maybe mine wern't.. eyyopomps wr...

P.M. wrote: I have a couple of carbon boards that were built by Nacra US before they sold to the Dutch team. Like to see what they look like, do have...

This will help, yes built in 88, but the letter before the 7 will tell you the month A=January..... L=December

sierracat wrote: I feel like the couple ads I’ve placed, all inquiries have been sketchy. Poor grammar and “can you meet me half way at so and so…” ty...

zirie1982 wrote: To get the full benefit of the newer rudder system you will also have to install the newer rudder gudgeons. They make the rudders fur...

Edchris177 wrote: John, make your links live, it’s a PITA to have to copy & laser them. Select “ URL”, from the menu, just below the window you are ty...

HULLFLYER wrote: To get the full benefit of the newer rudder system you will also have to install the newer rudder gudgeons. They make the rudders fur...

Yes the new style rudders do offer benefits, but not at the price they are asking for them. I have used both on the 18-2. The new style were a more ...

charlescarlis wrote: with plugs out to keep the hulls dry. Use to do that too until the bees decided inside the hulls was a great spot for a nest.....

HULLFLYER wrote: Or any pictures

Yes, I would say so.. it is a Prindle 18 classic with the Prindle 16 mast and mainsail... the jib is a little larger and sits lower with a bridal foi...

With every boat, I have gotten the first thing I do is change out all the standing rigging. I know this is not cheap, but as you said, there are som...

Not USCG Approved. That doesn't mean it can't be used, but............. I took a spin at this a while back, that is a PFD integrated into a harness- ...

When you say restrung, do you mean getting new rigging for the boat.. These guys can help you our with everything - and they are in Carpinteria

I was once told... "embrace and become as one with the pitch-pole..." 😆 Sound like you're doing everything right, but as others noted, you may...

A piece of self-adhering indoor/outdoor carpet from Lowe's or Home Depot should do the trick.

When you press up against it does it feel spongie or firm?

SC19 wrote: My SC17 has a tiny, maybe 1/8" hole in the very top of both transoms. I never knew what is was there for but perhaps it's a vent. Same th...