Jerome, Thanks for bringing it up. It certainly is a pretty big detail. I'll be honest and say that I mostly do not read the NOR and my assumptions ...

So trophys are only awarded on handicap? Well that's disappointing news. I don't think I would have initially signed up to drive 500 miles to race h...

For racing purposes, the Hobie 16 is your best choice.

I own several TIGs and have welded plenty of aluminum, but I am not an expert so do not take this as gospel. I wouldn't bother trying to weld that, ...

Keep us updated on how those stand the test of time. I'm thinking that the braided hose might not hold up as well in the sun, but should not totally f...

An easy sale between friends is certainly worth something in not having to market the boat and present it to multiple people.

There was one for sale in Miami if I remember correctly. I think it was in the low 2k range. I think it was on eBay and I have no idea if it ever sold...

The regatta is less than a week away with great weather forecasted!

Where do you plan to anchor the kite? It seems to me that you could use the striker for some support. Most DS systems are not constructed in an ideal ...

Take a look here. That should give some pointers on getting started. Luckily your damage is so far forward that you don't need to worry about too man...

That looks repairable to me, certainly easier than finding anyone with a spare hull.

I was just using the F18 boats as an example. The issue could come up in several classes. As curious as to how it might be dealt with.

Question, what happens if we have 3 F18s in A fleet and 2 in B? Are they all placed in an F18 fleet or did we fail to make an F18 fleet?

We are registered.

The 570 would have the Inter rudder system which is a good upgrade. The beams are a D shape. You may have a different jib halyard system as well.

PurdueZach wrote: I saw the Zhik ZKG's. They are so cool! At that price I think I would only wear them around the boat though. I would probably get gr...

A standard drill will do it. My F18 has the Hobie 20 kit (I think), which is very nice. I would like to see a picture of it on the Inter.

Looks like paint to me. Gel-coat should be thicker and is not normally very flexible.

Most trailer tires are not balanced and will not damage a car in any way. I've got several steel and aluminum trailers that I've listed between $200...

DamonLinkous wrote: I'll race B fleet as well, I've only used my new spin sheet once. Me too, I've got new sails I haven't learned how to operate. 8...

timscottyoung wrote: I spoke to Damon about this race while picking his brain about righting my H18 solo. He mentioned an upwind leg and a downwind l...

I'll race B fleet as well, I've only used my new spin sheet once.

If that's the extent of the issues which is normal wear, it's a steal at $3,500 IMO.

Jim, Did you get me e-mail?

I left a message with the both of them to doublecheck their emails. Let me know if you don't hear back from one or both of them soon.

As Mac said, we would love to have you. You can call me 864-303-3878 and I would be happy to help anyway I can. Most of our group camps out at the c...

If your not using it now, yes it would make a difference downwind. Basically you would sheet with the vang and then use the main sheet as a traveler. ...

You could add a vang pretty cheaply.

We've got a couple regattas under our belts already this year. I would have liked to have started much earlier.