Touche' Meh, I end up playing with mine... I know, I know - I shouldn't. At least the top one has to come out to be able to roll up the main, still...

I've been partial to the thick, electrical tape that self-heals/self welds, whatever you call that. No real adhesive to it, so you have to keep it cl...

seems like the only two options you have are either epoxy or automotive urethane clear coat. I wouldn't think a UV stabilized acrylic would either wo...

I'll bite-How would you set your sails? Guessing, pretty full for most power? Light downhaul, light outhaul, not sheeted in hard, etc.? We're gener...

Sorry - yeah that bit of info. would be helpful; we're usually either on-shore or 45 degrees to on-shore (typically). Yup; it's that lack of accelera...

Hulls don't rotate appreciably, due to geometry of the sockets and cross beams, but I think it's moot. Pretty much already talked myself out of the e...

How well does self-adhesive EVA foam deck hold up? Can get approximately 3' by 8' for $100 on-line, but that could be real "expensive" if you have to...

Ha! Better off buying another anyway, but... Actually, we're talking 1 foot; 6 inches off each side and the way the boat collapses, it doesn't impac...

I've done a fair amount (not an expert) of auto paint, and having just painted my 21 with Interlux Perfection, I can attest that the basic chemistry i...

yup. will send a pm. It's the same between H21 and H20. Just checked and in reasonable shape.Edited by charlescarlis on Apr 23, 2021 - 11:49 PM.

Challenge still advertises it, but I bet you'll end up having to buy it from a loft or get Sailrite or Sailmakers Supply, etc. to special order it fro...

Yeah, knew it would happen, that's why I keep the box empty and wash it out. Depends on the slope of the ramp as to whether any gets in. The box ope...

If it's the coffin-type box that's tapered on one end and has a larger, removable lid on the other, I ended up putting the fat end forward, but becaus...

Awww, c'mon - a little fiberglass, some gel coat and you too can do this repair at home! I'd start with 80 grit...

Common technique is to bed them into fiberglass/epoxy bead sort of thing. Don't know about contoured access ports, but I've got to think SOMETHING is...

Hey Tom - I'm down in the Houston-Galveston area. I guess Texas City Dike Yacht Club would be "home", but am looking forward to trailering the thing ...

The Primekote is obvious-it'll gel. But, it doesn't go bad, just gets harder to handle, mix and filter if spraying. All mine kicked just fine. You'...

No problem with time - I mostly have been reduced to driving a desk all day... Yup, Wholesale marine for me also, same price. 2316 reducer for me, s...

You have enough compressor - I think the real consumption at max HVLP is like 6 SCFM@40 PSI GFG plus is a Devilbiss gun: ACTUALLY, I can't stand it...

BTW, that second gun is probably better, from the looks of it, controls, etc.

Actually the first one. However, be warned you want the one with the black internal nozzle/spray tip. Some reason they completely redesigned the spr...

To anyone who's reluctant (like, are the bones of the boat worth it?) - I'd say that the effort DOES appear to be worth it. These hulls were really s...

Thanks - Considered that, and may go that route in the future, if necessary, but in my final analysis I knew I could get the hulls opened, fixed and...

Looking for some strip-down and primer shots, but I think I didn't get any. Got some more boat-hole marking, etc.:

Why all the prime, etc. efforts? Had to repair the wings, - permanently (as possible). A little carbon fiber wrap, to make it go faster, of course...

In case anyone is wondering: 1) Completely tear down cat; H21SE is actually scary-easy to tear down. Wash throoughly. 2) Rough sand with a Makita 7"...