If I might give you a tip if you install 'flat' ports on a curved hull, just be sure you don't deform the port ring when tightening the screws. If yo...

I bought a roll of Sunbrella and a small roll of velcro and my wife sewed this on her standard sewing machine. It's 2 parts, the end and the shaft. ...

here's what i did. it's double-walled and smooth inside. the locking mechanism isn't bullet proof of course but a deterrent, but then what sailbox i...

i have gently bent some aluminum rudder castings from 1980's nacras back into shape. it can be done but not very far. depends on where it's bent i g...

way to go loquinho! i (also an architect) suggested that someone do this back in 2015 so i'm glad to see your success. j

You could try something like this extension I made to back my cat into the water when the van needed to stay off the sand (or get stuck). Mine was ad...

Does it look anything like this?

randii, i had a tear in this mainsail that was caused by my crew hitting the sail to get the battens to flip during a tack. I repaired the 8" tear wi...

jbet, i owned a 5.8NA for years but no longer do. i can share some photos of my setup and perhaps answer some of your questions. i'll send you a Pr...

john, the thing that works best for me is to attach a short line to my trapeze handles on each side and attach them to the ends of my front crossbeam,...

If you just want to cover the Tramp, this is what I use. A 6'x'8' Heavy Tarp. J

MN3, i'm having difficulty visualizing what you're suggesting. sorry. do you mean tie the strands to the sheet, not the clew? a sketch would help.......

I had a furling jib on my Nacra which I left up all summer. the first jibsock was made by a local tent/awning maker but for my second one, i bought o...

i have to say, that ad made me very sad. i used to own that '87 nacra 5.8 in the back (green stripes) and sold it to a doctor in alabama in 2012. i ...

i have to disagree oh fearless leader (Damon). That Mast Caddie worked great on the rear beam. Here are 2 photos of how I adapted it with a neoprene...

6" PVC notched over the traveler track. keeps the traveler tucked inside as well. small piece of outdoor carpet in the groove protects the mast from ...

i recall having a conversation with jack young of Nacra years ago regarding the dangers of having too much purchase for the sail on a cat. while it's...

hi person9334, just wondering if we shouldn't ask you a few questions about yourself before recommending a cat? for example.....male/female? approx a...

afvenom, i have two used daggerboards remaining from when i sailed N5.8's. they need some work. let me know if you still need 1, but i'd prefer to se...

Any recommendations on who offers Catamaran Insurance?? here's a previous discussion on the topic of insurance. j

tim, been out of town for 4 days. just sent you the video via email. thanks for your interest! dmgbear55, please PM me with your email address for ...

tnell & dmgbear55, it has been used on all of my Nacras for years and works well. i can send you a short video of the mast raising if you message me ...

klozhald tstein brilliant product I found on this website. Did he advertise on thebeachcats.com, or does he have a website? this is Jon. I had the ...

particularly upwind in high wind hang your mainsheet more forward (towards the mast). i whole-heartedly agree with this statement. i can attest that ...

leeboweffect, i have owned 3 nacra 5.8's which were boomless sails. i had 3 fixed plate sails and one with an adjustable traveler. my memory was tha...

Wait! ETNZ won the Stanley Cup? jEdited by arch on Jul 21, 2017 - 02:41 PM.

OK, I'm sure this is completely staged for viral marketing, but still cool. i agree.....just watch the cat sailor pull the cat over using the leeward...