I second that. Homemade extensions suck for the most part.

I was wondering about that. Doesn't look like any Nacra 17 ive ever seen 🙂 THat being said if its in good condition might be a nice boat. Too bad ...

They didn't start using bias cut tramps until the mid to late 80s. Prior to that you had the lacing at the rear beam and a line of laces that went do...

True dat, unless you have one with the 2 directional lacing, there is a little more play in those than the bias cut tramps! 🙂 You should install th...

Sierracat, been watching your trials with that boat for a little bit. I wouldn't worry about getting the boat back to 'stock' simply because you don'...

What type of battens are you running? If they aren't the stock ones you probably the plastic ones or shortened foam/glass ones that arent tapered and...

If it doesnt have straps you probably shouldn't take off the centre beam. That is a lot of stress on the bean chocks otherwise. It should be that much...

I've put a lot of money into my 5.2 bit all the upgrades just make it easier to sail or quicker to take out. The 5.2 will go as fast as you want it t...

The barber hauler pulls the job more outward so out can adjust the shape and slot between the jib and mainsail. Most often used going downwind. I hav...

I haven't had it come loose yet. But my mounts have been there for a few seasons and I think they are niw permanently attached. I also have a safety...

A 5.2 is a very different boat than the 5.0 or 5.7. The centre of effort on a 5.2 is much farther forward and the slip resistence is at the daggers, ...

I've had good luck using a curved adhesive mount just in front of where the bridle mounts to the hull. Use the bridle or a safety line in case the mo...

That is an awesome project! Can't wait to see the results. I recall that almost all the Sharks were home built from plans. Plywood covered in fibreg...

The site was revamped in 2010 when I started this thread. Mn3 was just commenting that he hadn't gotten an increase in rank despite 3400 posts. Now ...

Damon there really needs to be a like option on this website. Thanks Pete nicely put.

Not likely. There are still lots of used and new parts available from several sources. Most things of the parts are common to many boats except for t...

Put a little rake into the mast. That forces the centre of effort back off the bows. My 5.2 likes to be raked so the top of the mast is about at the...

That is the sound of beauty and life! You want to embrace it not get rid of it!

It looks like New England catamarans also has some for sale.

I wouldn't bother trying to save it. That damage is too bad and they aren't hard to get. Measure it and Fire Pete begle and dan Berger on here a priva...

Here is a link with info on a bag launched spin for a 5.5. The setup would be essentially the same for a 5.7.

Yes and yes. You can piece on together or get a supplier to do it for you. The hobie 16 package will work with some minor modification. There proba...

I second the heat shrink tape. To quote the Franks hot sauce commercial "I put that shit on everything"! The 3:1 shrink stuff with the hot glue insi...

I have 3 spares if you can wait I can sell one to you and send it late next week. They all need a little bit of epoxy work but are useable. Pm me fo...

That is a really useful link! I currently have 3 sets of rudders I need to do that to!

Probably not a big deal. My Nacra 5.2 is fibreglass only, no foam at all.

Yep, lots of people on here have spares, a couple of us have complete spare boats. I think I have a spare set of jib blocks but can't say for sure un...

The hobie wings aren't very customizable for other cats. If you are going home made, these trap seats are probably the most elegant solution I have s...

That is really odd. I've seen quite a few Nacras of that vintage now and I've never seen one without straps. I'm not sure I would trust it. All the...

Getting the decks off isn't too bad. The decks sit on top of the hulls with about 1/2 to 1" overlap. Use a sharp steel putty knife (or even a constr...