Thanks, I met some locals and they were very helpful in assisting with the tides. ALmost flipped it as the winds picked up when the tides came in. Sca...

Time to update my shrouds it seems like. My Nacra 5.8 hasn't been sailed in 5 year, and those shrouds were just coiled collecting dust. I think some ...

akoutdoors1, you and I are literially in the same boat. I am just as new took my Nacra 5.8 out last weekend with only the jib as well, and had a simil...

Those graphics are amazing! He should go into busniess! 😎

Where does one get graphics for a 5.8? I'm sorry for your loss!

I guess my fingers just need to get tougher or I can use a little pocket knoife to help.. Next time, I am going to find some shorline so I can put up...

I just want to thank all of your for the help the past week. Without your comments and assistance I wouldn't have been able to obtain one of my life l...

DamonLinkous - Yes! Those orange bags are exactly them! Thanks, I thought it was an on board urinal for a minute. Where is the best place online to b...

Sorry guys, another couple questions that came to mind. I was digging though the misc items bag that came with the boat and there 2 small orange bags...

Another Question: Does the line that controls the traveler on the rear beam need to be a certain type? Also, I see where the line ties to the eyelit, ...

This may be a better option... seems this Polypropylene stretches less than nylon.

Since I want to give this boat it's maiden voyage this weekend. Oh yea, she now has a name (1 hull is called SpiderMonkey and the other called SpiderG...

Ohh Boy! The only experience teacher i've got is my sweet ole self. I am a bit of a risk taker, but agree safety first. I even just ordered a life jac...

All great information to know, I'll start without using the mast rotator feature until I get some "sea legs". Does it matter what type of line to use...

Another quick question, I understand that the shock cord that runs trhough the tramp is for the rear skipper's trapeze. For some reason there is a sma...

Thanks all! I was able to contact a 5.8 sailor in my area. I re-reviewed the manuals and they are starting to make a little more sense. I am still a l...