I agree lake sailing is the best compared to the above lakes mine seems small with only 3mi by 1 mi. I live near lake michigan which I plan to sail th...

I used the interlux 2000 2 part epoxy paint avaliable at west marine. I love the outcome. I am sure it can be tinited blue, but no idea to acutally ho...

I use the hawianian system. In the end when you tip it sucks. remember when you go over to make sure all your sheets are free. this way water does not...

I too am thinking about takint the plunge to buy a set of cat trax. I just refurbished the bottoms of my boat nad dragging it 2 feet up on the shore i...

Thanx Pete.

Wow that's awesome. Do u guys know of any races close to lake michigan?

I know I was thinking about buying some anti pitch pole for my 16. looks like I just put a foot strap near the rudders. I know it just feels like you ...

Exciting.

Great offers.

I just painted my boat. I too bought a boat w black bottom paint. I used prep standing w 80 grit. Rinse w water followed by acteone wearing throw away...

I agree with wolfman. Get out there and sail ur cat to the edge and know that you will have a few capsizes if your doing it right.

the best spot to leave a completly rigged boat is on the beach. if you take off your ropes and rigging and be sure to place a good size steak in the s...

Lines can be purchas ed at any marine or hardware store and get lengths from manual.

I would agree with wolfman. If it's your first time try simple and make sure you like ur boat before putting a lot of work into it.

I agree w. Above but the bottomline both get u out on the water. I own a H 16 when the wind is blowing it will go into gears that make me very nervous...

Hey guys. I just took my screws & end plate off when putting the screws back I noticed one would not fasten all the way. I used a fair amount of silic...

jealous.. no I do not have any info tough.. but why not sail on your vaca.. probably better off renting down there

know how u feel, just resurfaced my hulls with high build primer, and finished the last coat a few weeks ago. looks good

I agree with popey, but i use weather.com to get a general idea. Rule of thumb is know your local climate. There are certain days of the week that jus...

Tyler H, how did you not flip after you started to pitch pole. just wondering b/c this summer I pitch poled and was lauched off the boat in a hurry.

I know my own cat that I bought this past spring one of the hulls took on more water than I would like, so I am going to resurface the bottom with wes...

wow that is a lot of water. I have seen people take out all the screws and fasteners that go directly into hall and refastening them using marine sili...

i agree with wolfman. sailing the H16 this summer and could not right it by myself of course it was windy. but a guy in a powerboat come by. dangerous...

Hey thanks for replying this past summer was awesome sailing. I started to pitch-pole more towards the end of summer. I had my shrouds at the 4th hole...

awesome to hear your stories. I just started sailing this past summer and I found that timing is the one key factor that needs to be mastered. meaning...

I have been sailing this summer and flip over the cat 4 times. I will be placing a mast float on for next season. I sail solo often and I would prefer...

simply, take ur last registration into the DMV and have them issue you a new one. you can also go to your local public notary who can provide more spe...

thank you everyone for your help and words of experience.

what is the best line to use for a righting line?