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catsalor
@catsalor
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Joined: April 23, 2017 11:21 am
Topics: 9 / Replies: 55
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On my Nacra 5.2 I have a reefing main I wouldn't say I am any kind of expert but on windier days I would reef the main before I head out I attach my d...

4 years ago
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I own a Nacra 5.2 bought it with a fender for a mast bob looks like crap works great I looked up stuff for sale on this website and got a hobie baby b...

4 years ago
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I also have a nacra 5.2 and at my club there are several hobie 18s I thought wonder if this sail fits and sure enough it did I didnt sail with it bu...

4 years ago
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I have a Nacra 5.2 with reefing points on my mainsail and with covid I sailed much more solo than ever but on the windier days I still wanted to go ou...

4 years ago
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I own a nacra 5.2 and love my furling jib very nice to depower when you come into shore. It stays rigged so no setup ,furl it put a sock on it for sun...

4 years ago
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When I bought my nacra 5.2 I looked my future purchase over for all the obvious weak links Hulls ,mast ,rigging,sails. don't discount how and wher...

4 years ago
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I demasted once with a hobie 18 shroud pin popped out should have checked before I left at least have it taped up.In the middle of the Ottawa river wh...

4 years ago
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dit sorry i think leaving a mooring line out is a bad idea in public areas that are not designated mooring areas. carry an anchor for beaching and s...

5 years ago
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I also have a nacra 5.2 a rocky beach and a trailer one little trick is moor your boat in the water cement block and piece of line you may even be abl...

5 years ago
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I own a nacra 5.2 don't have a hook up top. I simply raise my main halyard has quick connect shackle to attach to the sail, it has a reefed sail and...

5 years ago
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In Canada we can go to the pharmacy Dr appt or groceries other than that stay home.We can go outside for fresh air and stretch your legs but stay 6 f...

5 years ago
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Your gov. Abbot has issued a stay home order last week what part do you not understand

5 years ago
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I guess carry on as if there is no pandemic?YOU NEED TOO STAY HOME especially being on the front lines you should know better!!!!!

5 years ago
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You are correct most people are not being reckless but our news feeds constantly show people on the beach in florida or california and there are some...

5 years ago
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stay home self isolate the life you save could be yours

5 years ago
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I know you plan to sail but your USA has the most cases of the corona virus in the world mostly because people are being reckless about staying safe a...

5 years ago
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You are absolutley correct they are Hulls not pontoons what was I thinking Must be distracted nowadays wonder why? Hoping to be able to sail this summ...

5 years ago
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My cedar righting board 2x6 x 8 ft long notch it 6 inches from the top and tie your line here I think about 15 ft long. Add quick couplers or carr...

5 years ago
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Yes 2 tires per pontoon and yes we cut holes in tires so water and mosquitos don't build up and yes we have a rocky shoreline hard on the feet and ank...

5 years ago
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So your paddle is strong enough to stand on?I have a righting board that is tied under my cat with bungees. 8 ft long piece of 2x6 cedar It is light a...

5 years ago
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Ottawa river canada at my sailing club we store all our cats on tires winter and summer works rather well

5 years ago
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I have a nacra 5.2 with a square top sail love it. It came with the boat so thats all I have sailed with. Interestingly for the heck of it I put a hob...

5 years ago
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I use a helmet when I sail lost a few brain cells over the years on the boom Would you mount the gopro on top of you helmet or on the side. Which w...

5 years ago
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I 'll tell you what I found on my 5.2 I went to remove the tramp for repairs instructions said loosen straps and lift front beam on one side so I did...

5 years ago
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I just googled it looks like there are quick release pins on the base one gets removed you can lower the mast without detaching it maybe your release ...

6 years ago
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I have a nacra 5.2 mast attaches while it is laying down then while attached we stand it up it is a ball with a locking pin why does your hinge not o...

6 years ago
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Edchris I am looking for nacra 5.2 decals I took the old blue ones off they were cracked and ugly what do you have I may want a set for my 5.2 Thanks ...

6 years ago
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At 6 ft from the top your mast may have been dinged from the mast support on your trailer check for this and gently adust with a stout piece of wood...

6 years ago
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check the mast for a pinch point sometimes a mast gets dropped for whatever reason and the luff track needs an adjustment gently with gentle prying to...

6 years ago
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I own a nacra 5.2 almost the same size as a hobie 16 it cuts thru the water like butter and try as I might I can't pitch pole it but I have stuffed bo...

6 years ago
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