I really like Glaser spins, and they are great people to deal with on the phone. I've had a 3 hp, two stroke on a SC20 and it would do 6 kts in flat ...

If you want to carry much stuff with you on a beachcat, you really want to be considering hull volume, the more the better. If you weigh down an 18' ...

Thanks Bach, that's very informative.

I too know Pete Begle to be a reasonable man.

I'm pretty sure the spin would have to be designed specifically for furling, I doubt a standard beachcat spin would work without modification, if that...

Charles, your conception is pretty close. As gahamby mentioned, ther 7 x 19 wire (maybe 30" long) has a nicopressed loop secured with a small shackle...

The Supercat shroud extenders absolutely rely on the mast being secured to the base, which it sounds like the H21 has. The hyfield levers alone will ...

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Skip Elliot is a Tornado sailor, so Elliot Pattison would worth a call. Everything I've gotten from Glaser has been exceptional as well.

Edchris177 wrote: Huge fun, the MS has been over 60 mph, and JR over 80. And that’s mph, not wussy kilometres that we use! I’m itching to try that at ...

John, The Mini Skeeter plans also include specs for a large cockpit design, which is a 1" taller deck and 2" wider fuselage and opening. Length is...

I've received quality sails from Elliot Pattison and Glaser Sails. Chip at Whirlwind is less expensive and good to deal with.

I have a Mini Skeeter and a custom big boat, Johnny's Rocket (21' x 15', pictured on the left), both run on dirt and ice. Huge fun, the MS has been o...

wecycle, did you get the furler combo from Pete?

I have one. PM me. Although I leave in the morning for a week in the San Juans. Will contact you upon my return. DaveEdited by davefarmer on Sep 03...

Here's the F16 Stealth on Flathead.

MN3 wrote: yes i was talking about the tiller arrangement would it be possible on a 18' or 20' cat? (i couldn't clearly see the whole system) does i...

Are you referring to the tiller arrangement on the ARC? I like the system a lot, don't have to pass the hiking stick behind the mainsheet when tackin...

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Tim, are you looking for sails for the 17?

I've got a gorgeous squaretop pentex main from Jay Glaser for my SC20, and I've had 20 sails from Elliot Pattison that were fast and durable, also pen...

I too use a light colored tarp to protect the tramp from sun.

That's a screaming deal on an aluminum Trailex trailer!

Me too! Tom has always been very prompt and helpful. I got to sail with him aboard his lovely ARC22 once, a memorable day.

I think most of us are using 5/16" (8mm) or 3/8" for the mainsheet, smaller runs smoother thru multiple purchase blocks, and is harder on your hands, ...

These are some pics posted in the technical photo section. The important feature is that the arm is hinged at the beam bracket, which allows the arm ...

I had a 3.5 Merc two stroke on mine, long shaft. Pushed it fine in flat water, was marginal at controlling the boat in a blow. Was hard to keep it i...

I've had a number of SC20s, and consider that mast a very solid, reliable stick. I think it will serve you well.

Earl, I had a Reynolds 21, that the mast base was a socket fitted over a ball (1 7/8" trailer ball) held captive with a pin, and the previous owner re...

I sail April thru October, primarily in northern MT, and I rely on the safety of a drysuit, as swimming is always an option with me, and recovery is n...