Let me know how the repairs go. I'm sure I'll get to deal with that some day myself.

It isn't supported anywhere except on the mast rest and on the rear crossbeam (nowhere else to brace it).

Cool. Mine definately do tighten and loosen, putting that curve in the sail. When you guys "pop" the battens back and forth, are you pulling on the ...

I cannot lift the rudders on the playcat. The design is such that the rudders are permanately down and beneath the stern of the pontoons, but still a...

While on the subject of anchoring... When you anchor in say, moderate winds, what do you do with the sail? Say you find a nice spot and want to ha...

Thanks for the advice again. I think I'll try making tie offs using rope and then tie that rope to the cleats on the docks. I live on a small lake...

Thanks for the heads up. So basically, make them have more of an arch in light winds, and loosen them if the wind is heavy. I'll try the snapping te...

That is pretty sweet.

A H16 in sailable condition for free is always a good deal. Kudos and enjoy!

Our sailing on the big lake, Lake Winnipesaukee was a great success. We didn't end up using the boat launch; we just parked near the beach and carrie...

On another note, how tight do you want you stays? On the playcat, the side stays are fixed, but the forestays can be adjusted to take the slop out. ...

Hi, I sail at 2001 Escape Playcat. So far, I've sailed it solo and with my wife. It sails very well either way, but you can really get some speed...

Anyone have any thoughts on how to clean the plastic polyethelene hulls (like on Hobie Wave/Getaway)?

Hi UCF, I've never heard of that company. Do they have a web site?

Good advice, all of you. Our first launch and retreival was successful. I'm towing with a 2004 Pontiac Vibe with a U-Haul Class 1 hitch. Seems to w...

Oh yeah, and yellowhulls, Do you know where to get things like a jib and spinaker for the Playcat? I've been looking into storage ports, and despi...

Ok, First of all, thanks for the positive response. I didn't know if people would say I bought a "toy boat." damon, The boat is already toge...

Ok, thanks. I wasn't sure if anyone had a special trick for doing it without the winch (not to mention I'm not sure how to go about putting a hitch p...

I've done some research on the topic as I almost bought a 2001 Getaway with hull damage. Here's the short of what I've learned. Hobie admits tha...