I think the only downside of wings is how much more walking on the deck you do. Not sure if adding deck padding to that area would help, I wonder if t...

Laying the mast on it's back seems like a lot of work for very little threat. The track if very strong and the mast is light, I wouldn't be worried ab...

I'm registered for this race. The organizer said I was the first multi but he expects a Nacra 5.2 to join as well. He said I should spread the word to...

The top decks been the 21se & SC are completely different. I think the 21SC may use the same cross bars as the miracle 20... which gives me an idea......

smfinley wrote: 21's are heavy, but with a modern sail and taller mast the 21SC could be a lot of fun. That would solve your crew weight issue. Heavy ...

smfinley wrote: I like Cork's comment about F18 sails on a H18. That sail plan makes a big difference. Or a new squaretop main plus F18 spin would be ...

chump23 wrote: Do any of you guys have any experience with Mystere boats? I have seen a few 6.0's listed for sale, and am interested in how they comp...

Wow, thanks for all the great responses a lot of good information here. I think finding a boat to replace the Hobie 18 is a hot topic in the beachcat ...

I cant see your pics but I assume the weld under the seat for the smaller diameter straight bar "leg" broke. Without hesitation I would bring to a wel...

Sounds great. FYI, to sail out of Lighthouse Pt park requires a yearly pass, $20 resident/$130 non-resident. Price is a little step but it's about the...

I trailer my Hobie 18 from the Manchester area and sail out of Lighthouse Pt Park. I'd be down to meet up for some racing. Is that where you launch? ...

My tow vehicle is an 05' Wrangler which makes my 18 look oversize.... I'm going to look into leaving at a marina on trailer, otherwise the tilt traile...

Ok who bought it? It was sold today... I'm heart broken, looked like a cream puff and for only 3k...

pknapp66 wrote: I sail on the Great Sacandaga in NY. Sounds like you need a PO box in Madison or Fairfield LOL. If you are up for a road trip we are h...

pknapp66 wrote: We are fortunate in that our place is cat friendly and for $300 we have a grassy area to ourselves where we can roll the boats into t...

Curious what Marina's may charge for mast up storage or if they even allow it? I think the Narca 20 might be the ticket... What about building wings ...

Mystere 5.5 would be an option if I could find one... What about fitting a set of custom wings to Inter 20 or Miracle? If attached to cross bars I th...

Thanks for the input everyone. My understanding is the Inter 20 & Hobie Miracle were much more delicate race machines vs the Hobie 18. I need somethi...

marekli wrote: this guy in the clip releases tension of the shroud to aid in turning the hull. Seems s bit dangerous br /> Has anyone attempted attac...

dennisMe wrote: I always use a bowline for this, have for as long as I can remember./blockquote> That's what I was using but on my last outing in pre...

I like it, thanks Ed.