Oops, ziper is right. I wrote "slow" when I meant "fast" hardener. I corrected my earlier post above.

I'm using WEST System epoxy with the fast hardener. I keep them indoors where it's about 70 degrees and only work on days that will reach temps at le...

I'm in the same situation as you. While trying to figure out what to do I found this article:

Check out the Zhik Superwarm wetsuit... That's part of the problem, most surf oriented wetsuit companies don't make suits that fit big or tall guys. ...

Have you considered getting a drysuit instead of a wetsuit? I think a drysuit is a better match for cold weather sailing than a wetsuit and will fit ...

I have two suits custom made by Aleeda that I've been using for almost 10 years now. The 3/2 is still in good shape but the 5/4 has some seam issues....

@texastuma - You pretty much outlined the process I planned on taking. 🙂

spags wrote: Just curious, where did you find the leaks in your deck plate? I may have the same problem. Thanks The only place I can see where it migh...

Interesting (and long) thread on rotating masts at the Yacht Design forum:

I'm able to surf 9 months out of the year here in NC, so assuming you have the right cold weather gear (drysuit) you could sail a beach cat that many ...

Awesome, thanks Todd.

saltlife77 wrote: My friend has Whirlwind Sails on his NACRA 5.5 SL and loves them. I've been searching the net for reviews and so far all the report...

Anyone have experience with Whirlwind Sails? Got a quote and the price is pretty good. If the quality is good that may be the one I go with. Not lo...

Awesome, thank you! Prices at Whirlwind seem pretty reasonable. Fingers crossed I get some quotes I can afford. 🙂

Delftship Free has a nifty rudder design wizard. Although the program is designed for ship/boat design and thus is pretty sophisticated, I've used it...

it can be argued that hm rigging is safer than ss because chafe, uv damage and fuzz are easy to spot and signs of wear and alert that it is time for a...

jalex wrote: What type of boat? $200 a shroud sounds very high A 20-ish foot custom beach cat. Has 4 shrouds and a fore stay that are roughly 25 fee...

I got a quote of $200 to replace a single shroud, which got me thinking about alternative solutions. Another option that I complete forgot about is t...

bradinjax wrote: Are you still looking? Is TX too far away? Thanks!

Channel 16 is intended for "emergencies and hailing" and should be monitored by all vessels equipped with a marine VHF radio. If your traffic is non-...

Great article Kevin, thank you for sharing. How many adults do you think could sail -comfortably- on a H21SC?

bradinjax wrote: Here is another. He recently dropped his price by 2k. I want to see a picture of dodgers on that boat. I cant quite picture it. G...

A title and registration is required for boat trailers in North Carolina (where I live).

JohnES wrote: Some tag is better than no tag. Good luck, GH That can end you up with a nice fine and a confiscated boat and trailer until they are a...

crazyoldfart wrote: 20 years ago you could sail the boat down the street in oriental, those days are over. Need a permit to fart. I live on Beards Cre...