No, I get it, there's a ton that goes into plotting large format anything correctly. Interesting about the pen issue. I've seen where a loft was usi...

Well, dang! That went through my mind as I have access to vinyl plotters and would simplify the issue MASSIVELY to use a vinyl plotter. Much less re...

Thanks, Bacho- that's really the kind of experience report that adds a lot. While I know that working ag a loft, etc. is "the right" way to learn to ...

Thanks-pretty much confirms where I'm at. Found a few good research papers on line, but not so interested in fluid dynamics at this point. I am pret...

Well, of course it is - you can tell he bought one of the new-fangled deck-sweeper sails. Looking closely, I REALLY can't tell what the issue he has ...

I don't understand. Why???

That didn't look to bad to me. Seems fairly well controlled, as far as speed to capsize, got it righted fast and no one was hurt...moving pretty quic...

$50 / can??? Stuff must be magic... But, if it work as advertised it would be worth it's weight in gold - I HATE trying to rub off most adhesive res...

You can get the cleats from either Murray's or Sailrite

Um... FX One with wings???? ! How does that work? I'm already thinking about an upgrade, myself (sorry don't mean to hijack), but what wings do yo...

On mine, the wobble is way too annoying and I think too much - I think it matters due to the weight I have on it, etc. and a line on each side from ju...

I've got the Murray's one:and it works really well, but had it not come with the trailer, I wouldn't have bought it. One complaint I have is that it ...

Man, I'd follow the advice and get a good look inside the thing first with a camera. There may be no need to remove it and reattaching with epoxy may...

He's got tight launching conditions. Have to echo - either anchor (small folding anchor) or if you have a motor - holding it into the wind; but that ...

Nice! Yes, please- details on the pins, size tubing, etc. That's looking like a must try. Sa-lick.

Well, got the right tools and reasonable on existing materials; plenty of correct strap materials, rings, etc. So it's NOT cylindrical...interesting;...

That would seem to indicate a longer tube-like bag would be better to hold more water, or that there's more "body" to the bag (making it harder to sto...

And they're doing a fantastic event this weekend - "Redfish Reach"; Le mans start off the beach, a reach to Redfish Island, round it and back. Weathe...

good plan. 45 extra pounds?...trapped water and Bondo..

A GREAT example of why "no bondo" on boats. Th bummer is, there's perfectly acceptable alternatives readily available, like Dynaglass; most manufactu...

Ha! Ah, yes...still doing those things myself... Got some fresh oak twigs in my truck bed right now. Please make sure those aren't power lines, budd...

Ouch! Touché But, have to agree. The point of the article seems to be to concentrate on what the kids REALLY enjoy. That is what truly sticks.Edit...

5-10, beachcats can do just fine and generally faster. Maybe about comfort?? Still, my 21 did very good for comfort when doing an all day regatta (r...

To Mr. Elozory's point - the boat is "all that" for comfort, speed and fun (I think), but requires a different approach to be manageable. My approa...

Try Hobies forums. There's a whole Getaway forum there.

Hobie's stance is that they're mostly cosmetic, but they seem pretty significant to me. I think your answer is going ot be a huge "depends", because ...

Keep in mind that your market for resale is more than Florida, but most likely to be drawn from there. Here in Texas, a boat is pretty much worthless...

that's funny, Robert - I actually KNOW what ASHRAE is and have worked in those standards for years... Small world; Healthcare ASHRAE for me and const...

First up: bare with me - not sure about "boat economics': A lot of this seems to have come about because of the great government push back in the late...