Actually the wave isn't that heavy, only about 250 lbs but its only 13 ft long. Where it really falls down is that it has less than half the sail ar...

I agree with Andrew on this one. Nacra 5.0 or Mystere 5.0. Both are very similar boats, no boards, no boom, reasonably light and easy to rig. Both ...

Ha, yep did that first time out on the second year I had my 5.2 - a miserable mistake to make!. You learned lesson 1, always triple check your rigging...

Great stuff nice to have another Canadian here! The prindle manuals are located here:br /> Take pete up on his offer if you can. He can hook you up ...

I wouldn't worry too much about the hull flex. In 1977 they didn't use the foam core fiberglass so all there is is glass and not much stiffness reinf...

It looks gorgeous! Good work!

Yes you need a paddle. Preferably 2. Paddling Is surprisingly effective, cats have little draft and resistance so you can make decent progress just s...

I started on an h16 and now own a n5.2 and n5.7. For starting I would highly recommend a 5.0 if possible 5.7 is my second choice then p16. Some peop...

Haha the Canadians have provided quite a few 'alternative' rigging options. 🙂 In any case I'm using the term Canadian Rigging from now on. Chris, I...

Lots of reading. A few basic books, my favorite isAlso Rick whites videos are good, they seem a little goofy but there is a lot of good info in them.

I must say, I paid full price and shipping for them and they may seem expensive but are worth every penny. I've seen so many bad homemade cat tracks i...

Any of those will neat your needs. Ratcheting is nice because you don't have to use as much strength to hold the job line while its uncleated but it i...

Here is a picture of the underside of my boat. The loose line is my righting system the taught line tight to the tramp is the jib line/wire. You can...

[url]Here is a picture of my setup. Vectran line is stretched between the front and rear beams when it is attached to it pad eyes. The line comes thr...

I really like my dakine speed seat combined with a catamaran speaker. The xt seat provides more back support if you need it,. I like stohlquist Pfds...

Lupus, congrats on the purchase. As said above take a look on the top back of the starboard hull. The serial number can be cast into the hull or man...

The fellows name is Dave Antognini and was manufacturing an improved version on the playcat for a few years under Nacra canada. His website disappeare...

These things: They will save your fingernails!

I velcro everything to the mast. You have to work very organized to keep it untangled. That is about the best way I've seen. Its always a bit of a ...

Try it before you go to a boom. Chances Are it's fine. Off not , between Chris and myself we can get you set up with a boom proper. But it sounds lik...

Well it is certainly not a 1990s style boomless 5.5 sail, those had a 'boomlet and a distinct triangle and flat part. From what I can see, it does ap...

I thought the first answer was a good one. He didn't mention anything about shock danger. Water and electric things generally don't play well togethe...

Again I side with Chris on this one. The 12:1 downhaul is nice and you can rig it if you like but 5 or 6:1 will give you everything you need for tha...

Well the all caps post convinced me. I stand corrected. The seller is being a dick, should honor the agreement and southronspirit was correct in outi...

You will love the boomless rig! Next you will want to get rid of the boards. 🙂

Yep and it gave him wicked indigestion! Just like most of the guys who owned a Sizzler.

Chris, I don't disagree with you. You should always sell to the first person who asks and not hold out for better offers. Basically deal in good fai...

Now, if you were ever thrown 20 ft off your boat after an unexpected jibe caused you to get a boom to the head you wouldn't ask that question. 😆 ...

Most of the boomless nacras just hook the mainsheet block into one of the holes in the clew plate. A few had a little boomlet. You should just be ab...

That's certainly annoying. But since you aren't out any money and weren't ripped off, I'm not sure that this is an appropriate response. It's a class...