When you are comparing pricing keep in mind that the Hobie is an 88, 16 years older. I'm not trying to push you to buy mine, you have to get what you...

FYI. I've got a nice, ready to sail Nacra 570 listed in the classifieds (just up the coast from you). Check it out!

I’ve never owned an H-16 but from what I’ve seen it does not appear to have the load capability that you are looking for. The Getaway could be a good...

That has to be screaming on the 5.0!! I've yet to go out in winds that strong, but sounds like a need to buck up and give it try! How high winds do ...

I haven't had my Wave out in winds that high yet but it's on my to-do list now!

The Wave does have a simple 2/1 downhaul.

Cool. What was the wind speed for that outing?

I think the dimensions are more critical on the bias cut because it only tightens from one direction. I replaced the original tramp on my 04 Nacra 57...

That is correct in general but not sure how the spin impacts it. I'm not spin literate but i would think the spin would introduce more of a lee affec...

I'm inclined to agree with Ed, the Nacra 500 seems like it would be a good choice for you. No boards and no boom are a big plus for recreational. I...

Will it fit my Nacra 571? I don't want to be Snubberless anymore!

Looks like a nice venue for sailing. Where is that?

Ernie, I try to make as many of the first Saturdays as I can but this year has been busy for me so I've only made a couple of them. I did attempt ...

I could use one for my 04 Nacra 570 but I'm thinking my beam may be different than what you are fitting?

Just got back from Biloxi. We had a great weekend and really enjoyed our time in the area. I intended to go to Ocean Springs on Saturday afternoon t...

Nice Sails! Don't think I will have trouble picking you out of a crowd. I'll be on the lookout!

Sounds like osyc could be a nice option for me on future trips. I won't be bringing my boat on this trip but I will definately scope osyc and the are...

Coastrat, thanks for the info. Sounds like a great area for sailing! I'll be sure to check these spots out when I am there the weekend of the 9th. ...

Sounds like global warming (excuse me, climate change) hasn't taken hold in Mississippi yet! 🙂

A late update. After a couple month hiatus from sailing I was finally able to get the cat out and confirm that the ratchamatic is engaging and diseng...

I worked the sheave with a screw driver for a while to get it moving (had to run the Def Leppard track on repeat for a while). Got it moving better b...

Same here. I didn't really notice the first couple laid back outings in lighter air. But on the last outing riding on the edge in heavier air I ende...

If it is not meant to be taken apart then I will leave that to the professionals. I will try the " put on some Def Leppard and ***** slap it" techniq...

Damon, thanks for correcting my typo! I soaked it in hot water last night and loosened the set screw and it moves but not easy/smooth in my inexperie...

When you say screw the allen screw all the way out, what are you meaning? I'm thinking clockwise (in), counterclockwise (out)? So you are saying 1/...

Oops. Just noticed the spelling error. Thanks for the input. It is a ratchamatic but the center sheave does not move. I will try the water soak su...

Thanks Andrew. I did do a search on the Hobie forum as you suggest and did find a few post related to this. My friend also called Hobie Tech suppor...

Do any of you Getaway owners out there notice any small cracks in the plactic around the end of the beams on your boats? Just trying to understand if...