If someone is putting together their own H18 homemade spinnaker kit and need a H18 gooseneck for mounting the pole to the front crossbeam I have an ex...

If I had a solid h18 mast I would go with a square head but with a comp tip going to stay with a pinhead based on John Lunn's (hobie forum) experience...

Now if someone could come up with a simple and effective rudder lock so you could keep them in place while paddling solo, they could take my money rig...

nacra55 wrote: This is what I keep in my vest. Spyderco Saver Salt Marine Yellow Serrated Edge Knife Same one but in orange on a lanyard around ...

Polypropylene closed cell foam, not sure of the density though....it is offered in various densities

Last time I was in San Pedro, Belize (it is on Ambergris Caye) someone there was renting hobie cats.Edited by NeubaurRL on Dec 01, 2015 - 02:01 PM.

It is a hobie europe 21 formula. A couple YouTube videos on one in Germany.

You need to go to the sailrite web site as they have a fabric comparison guide. Based on their guide I ended up purchasimg one of their other fabric...

There is a Shark Facebook page and these are the individuals that are into restoring and racing the sharks...probably your best resource out there.

And they will EAT YOUR BABY...so watch out on a crossing.

You could also use a twist shackle since the bottom block has the swivel post.Edited by NeubaurRL on Jun 23, 2015 - 10:07 PM.

The sc17 posting said that if someone was going to be driving a distance he would put new tires and repack the bearings. With that done I wouldn't he...

There is a nice Super Cat 17 on Minneapolis CL. SC17 is a board less cat which you could sail single handed or double. Says the boat is in ND but ow...

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And a hobie wave will walk away from it.

NO need to rail at someone who asks you to clairify your posts. We're not mind readers. Thanks for the additional info you provided to Dennis, in lue ...

Yes, works exactly as you describe. It is actually called a praddle, used it years ago with a Laser, allows you to paddle with one arm and steer with...

The topic of this thread is "paddle", figure it out or do a web search

Looks like fin. You mention capsize. How is this used: propulsion or sticking on the daggerboard for leverage to right boat? Goodsailing you always h...

I did not have a paddle to get back to shore. Reason: there's really no place to put a paddle on a laser. When I raced lasers in the 70s I and a numb...

:prost: Quote oar, mast, gin pole, righting pole.... spinaker pole that thinking creatively you could eliminate a pole or two. you don't sail with a...

Hope you carry a radio so you can call the coast guard when your overconfidence and bravado bites you :ficktmich: BTW my sailing not only is inland la...

Don't get over confident until you have some more experience on a H18. Been sailing H18Ms since the late 80s mainly on inland lakes where you can get...

So when is a capsize most likely.. upwind or on a reach. There's always turning upwind too to offset tipping pending how far the rudder is out of the ...

I intend to buy a shackle and pulley to make the furler line work easier Not sure what you are talking about....if your furler is in proper repair it ...

The "yoke" you are talking about is the tell-cat (specific type of wind vane) hobie 18 bridle adapter. If you are not going to purchase the tell-cat w...

You will note on page 3 of the ez mast stepper manual there's a mast hinge comprised of straps which might add to stability of the gin pole holding it...

Separate pole, and blocks would add to expense Not to be critical but I am, looked at your photos and I see you have a winch on your trailer and saw ...