It isn't the tires - I got mine from wally-world on sale for like $35 each. It's the aluminum rims that have the special tunnel through them that are...

The plastic wheels can be bought from places that deal in floating docks, and fairly cheap. Those specialty aluminum rims for the cattrax are elusive...

Hey, you got it figured out, me thinks - all good, right? Yup, all a part of the process. It's funny how you can tell that a paint project is going ...

Man, a phone automatically pasting posts of things being done on-line is dangerous! Well, for the poster - could be entertaining for us... I sure wo...

If you're painting, be sure to use a prime coat/primer sealer for the paint to stick to. Need to go from final sand, to acetone wipe-down, evaporate ...

I'll have to second that - 126 sqft (without spinnaker), 251# and made out of fiberglass. And, more technical. That one looks brand new. I believe ...

Not bad... At least the spinnaker is a good make. And, somebody PLEASE wet sand and polish those hulls! $3k, complete with triple drink holders in ...

Well, what about the "16" sized boats? RS Cat 16 - SA (main) 107 sqft, (jib) 25 sqft, (132 total) - 308 lbs (???off 2 random sites - hull weight is li...

I think you may be right, just been a long time since I set her up to recall correctly. That should change this weekend. I've actually got 3 differe...

Got no spin, though it's meant to have one, so... And, I like not having the complexity for now. But, that's a good point on anything I do that rec...

Thought about that, but I THINK my jib overlaps a bit, so a traveler and track on the beam might not work, but will have to check that out. I'd have ...

The track is standard Ronstan, 5/8", I believe. Looks like I'll need to likely need to fabricate something to bolt onto the slides, which I can still...

Where did you get the track blocks and triangle plate to mount the blocks to? I haven't found them yet. Even the Ronstan slide travelers (in stainles...

Perfect! TornadoCat - will have to look that one up. I like this system, so far; looks do-able. This arrangement allows you to then travel the bloc...

Hey Lars - that looks like the ticket, especially since I can use the track I have. Any more pics of the cable across the tramp? I guess I can go to...

Man, I appreciate it Bill - I'm open to any ideas. Simpler is better, but if the solution is good, I'm OK with a little more complexity. The rails, ...

it's got rails, exactly like a H18. I haven't looked at a H20 system yet, only what the Ausies are doing, the Prindle system and Supercat 20 system. ...

ACTUALLY, if you consider our stupid hyper-inflation, the cost of materials, labor, etc. compared to very mass produced toys like motorcycles and ATV'...

H16 mast and rig, I think can be done as well, if I recall correctly. Go to Hobie.com, forums and search it. I think some one has done it before.

I'm getting a mainsail by C&C pretty soon. So far, Butch has been outstanding to deal with. Be prepared for shortage of whatever type sailcloth you ...

Looks like the Hydro-turf/real stuff isn't much more at all for something that you know has good adhesive.

OK, so I'm going to add this to my boat this season (soon) and was wondering how the Amazon stuff works out? I mean it looks like you have to select ...

Like Wow! That's neat!, or Wow! $14,000 before any options! ? I think it's pretty good looking though with good heritage. Still, would like wings ...

On weather conditions - typical marine paints are WAY worse about blushing for some reason. It's not about temperature so much as ensuring you're now...

I didn't think they made the sport cruiser that long, but don't know. I can get you measurements for a 21SE mainsail- it has an 8 foot, foot. My Curr...

Bingo! Close to the way I run mine also. Actually forgot that I have those 2 loose blocks up high that allow me to run the line through the tack wit...

At least on my 8:1 downhaul, neither free end is attached to anything and the downhaul can be adjusted from either side. If I get around to it, I can...

Has anyone Switched their gudgeons over to pintles like on Getaways? Thinking of taking existing rods, welding each to gudgeon after turning 2 fine g...

Ewww... Can I get in on this deal? I mean, I can go ahead and send him all my banking info., SS#, Driver's License# - maybe even needs my mother's m...