This picture shows the loop for easy grab on the fly. Keep in mind the pins should be wood or plastic. I used the stainless,but it doesn't offe...

Damon, I'll try to get pictures tomorrow.

Guys, Some great ideas here, but in reality are attempts to fix an existing problem (i.e. bent bolt, worn cam, weak springs, casting slop, worn lines,...

Kgatesman, hey thanks for the tip! Brjonair and myself have been working on this problem for a while now. I like the plastic bolt idea a lot. If you ...

I had a lot of problems with rudders kicking out too. My headaches are gone due to a modification I did to my catamaran. I put the rudder down to the ...

On my prindle, the tramp is secured to the pontoon so the only place to wrap the righting line is around the pontoon close to the front crossbar. This...

Andrew, Bags are not hard to use, just need a little practice and the correct gear (block system) I have used my bag to successfully right my 450 lb...

I agree. Although Sunday was very frustrating on the bay, There was 15 mph wind and then abruptly nothing for about an hour at a time. It was very str...

I'm going to get some popcorn. Gator/Martin, all too funny. 😆 I was thinking the exact same thing. You know this thread is going to be overwhel...

To add to Brjonair's question: Are hooters and spin's a one size fits all type of thing for the most part? Another words, Could a spin be purchased w...

Maybe you need to put more quarters in the machine Hahaha 😆 Actually I think the power supply comes from a wind turbine. Dhup!

Cargo netting some rocks would work very nice too.

We moor our catamarans all summer in a bay of lake Michigan. The weight of one five gallon pail full of cement will hold a 16. I'd use ten gallons fo...

I am all too familiar with being in strong winds jibless. I've made some tacks going backwards and reversing the rudders, but usually I'm just too im...

This weekend looked rough for sailing on Lake Michigan. When I checked the chicago forecast and saw NOAA forecasting possible "waterspouts" I had to l...

Jim it was me that posted the Panama City Beach thing oopps...... sorry Starr. 😳 I don't know if I will be able to go this year because busin...

Andrew, Hey that Panama City Beach thing was just what I was looking for. Thanks for the great posts/links. 😀

Starr, I had a feeling the keys would be as you explained. I would imagine lots of rudder ripping coral and few places to beach/camp. Thanks for the r...

I understand it to be the broad reach. Where the energy wasted in lifting a hull is transfered into forward speed. It makes sense. I have hit my faste...

Your beer can hook to your wire with one of those neopreen coolers wiht a little clip on it. No,no,no use a camelback. You can put several beers in i...

All very good points from respondents. I went out Saturday with much better results. Some of the things you guys have mentioned I have been doing, but...

Yes, same thing as a key ring but smaller.

Try it out on part of the tramp, then make sure it doesn't stain you and your clothing. If you do it, post your results. I would like my tramp a littl...

I would not foam the entire mast catdan. This can only add more weight. More importantly, When that foam gets wet and retains water your screwed, it's...

I have this issue sometimes with people I give rides on my cat. Some people (women in particular) are intimidated buy the perceived complexity of a ca...