a hobie 16 bar works...just have to cut off ~2" and rivet in end caps. pete probably has one.

4 bolts replace a hull...it's easy. buy a parts boat cheap. I sail the snot out of my 38 yr old p16! Edited by coastrat on Oct 24, 2014 - 08:26 AM.

an 18-2 with new/modern sails would be wicked fast! no problems getting parts, well built/engineered boats! this 37 year old beauty is a handful!

did you see tomorrows forecast! I know right! it's going to be an awesome day...clear shies, moderate temps(89), and wind!(10-15). now begins my fav...

if I were on a more modern boat I would get a more high tech material for sure... 95% of my sailing is cruising/happy hour/bikini gathering stuff. f...

my new square top set is a lot more powerful...I can point higher and sail much faster in any wind than the old ones. I would put diamond wires on if...

new main and jib decked out was around 1800$. it was the same price no matter what material I wanted... I got Dacron because I can sew it, and it la...

the new sails make lite air days fun...you still move fast. when it gets around 15 mph you put your head on a swivel and hold on! it's really nice t...

with or without crew? on the wire, or not so much? 3 people on boat...no trap. have not gotten around to install wires since I painted it. we wer...

start with a new square top main first...it overpowers my p16 big time. I love it, but I still have not been able to sheet the traveler in and trim t...

here are my new whirlwind sails...except mine are Dacron. you can play with the designs on the site.. they are EXTREMELY powerful!

no sweat...you don't need the plastic at all.

the "new look" blueribbon...look for it!Edited by coastrat on Aug 24, 2014 - 09:50 AM.

we drifted around til 2:30 ish...sizzling like bacon, then the wind picked up a bit...shifty as can be. last weekend was awesome! warp speed, fire h...

now hear this...getting out today...suggest you do the same...osyc.

replaced mine with all new from murrays...only because the stops for the mast rotation on mast and crossbar were well worn to the point I was afraid t...

I use 3/16" stay-set...they last about 2-3 seasons, stretch doesn't seem to be an issue for me. I use 1/4"(stay-set) for my main halyard, it feels mo...

congrads!!! great starter boat...or keeper boat in my case. love me some 500$ boat, leaves cash for all the goodies you will want!

1500$ should get you a first class p16....great hulls, extra sails, beach wheels, good trailer...otherwise, you can get a fixer-upper for way less if ...

you can hot rod these things :-O !!!

I don't have experience with these new fangled square tops, I understand trimming them is a bit different. Probably won't matter, I'll have way more p...

I love the place...so many options. give us a holler, i'm always looking for an excuse to go sailing!

a cheap boat with brand new squaretop radial cut sails and new tramp/standing rigging is like having a brand new boat. I did this with my old p 16 an...

a couple of things to think about... -budget...sale price plus the standard B.O.A.T. unexpected repairs/upgrades. -trailer sailor or mast up storage? ...

if the weather is good i'll be there, look for us! the new sails are outrageous fun...i'll take you for a spin, hold on!

the areas between Kuhn street and the osyc are filled with casinos/hotels. if you shop them right, you can find rooms at the casinos cheap during the...

bingo...Biloxi/ocean springs is the place. I used to launch at the Kuhn street launch aka "secret spot" but they have upgraded the place and made it ...

had a chance to test the new sails here lately...unreal power in all winds! makes a calm day more fun...makes a windy day challenging :-O . the cont...

There is no end of the season in Mississippi. I spent many New Years Days Sailing in Biloxi Bay. It's about picking your days and having the right ge...

BTW, anyone have a secret for freeing up that pesky screw at the bottom of my dolphin striker on my Prindle? It is the only fastener I can't get off ...