Pool noodle foam wrapped with section of car inner tube/ zip tied on inside of "V." Track down, no problem. Winch line wrapped around a few times and ...

You might already know this but you might get the water out of the mast before you plug it. After the mast is sealed there's probably no difference wh...

I do not hound sellers with endless questions about the boat and every individual part, nor do I let buyers do that to me over the phone. I either wan...

JohnES wrote: RANT ON Goodsailing.. get use to this mode of communication.. I had a conversation with a client recently regarding email... she ...

I've sold things online So you've started and ended a complete transaction via texting or email without ever speaking to the individual. A complex pi...

Lets use the simple item first: Used soccer ball for sale $2 Buyer writes: Is it still available? Seller: Yes Buyer: When can I come and buy it...

Lets use the simple item first: Used soccer ball for sale $2 Buyer writes: Is it still available? Seller: Yes Buyer: When can I come and buy it...

Pretty easy to walk away from a conversation via email than having to stand there and answer questions as this thread shows--the reason phone is used ...

It would seem if the mast floated while in the "normal capsized position" then there was no water in the mast. Something I never thought of before: wh...

Writing systems (lines) How do you use them. Well when writing copy, or lines of type, you can use them effectively pending word choices and sentence...

I used my boom as gin pole. With the addition of this small appliance and some guide liines, Hobie ez up as guide. Make sure mast is empty.

People like things in writing, its harder to convey information on the phone and you end up repeating things quite a bit. I myself prefer doing busine...

That might be true, to a point. I always wanted an H18 but actually my thoughts were along the lines of something else. In search of another boat, why...

So you taught Orville and Wilbert how to fly? Funny... Oh boy. Orville and Wilbert were the first pilots and they taught themselves how to fly. ...

may be good for beginner to cut their teeth So after you cut your teeth in the Chesapeake where do you take your boat? Not sure what you are speaking ...

Let me now if this has changed... Yes Sandy Point Rocky Point: a sailing club owns the beach there so it is not public. Fact it's roped off. So only t...

Funny. Life raft with peddles. 😆

Seek some instruction, without it, there is no 'RIGHT' boat. Sailing is not that difficult. It's the matter of learning the boat mostly, if you alrea...

Good points on the Coast Guard. Didn't really need to make a call, but to appease my crew, plus allow some heads up that we might need help especially...

Keep us posted on the next fail, it doesn't get much easier than catamarans. Seek some instruction, without it, there is no 'RIGHT' boat. Not really ...

I sold the boat today. I looked in the mirror and saw an older guy who thought he was a kid. HA... I'm considering options as my toe heals. Look, an i...

I got the boom end cap and new gooseneck pin installed. $65 in parts... Orthopedic Surgeon said I might take it easy for a while as the toe heals, but...

hey guys, you might want to check this out What's there to check out?

Would the jib not furl? The jib sheet came unraveled and got hung up in the jib block so jib couldn't be trimmed properly for tacking. We were tacking...

goodsailng, please: - get a GoPro, this community deserves it - test the Wave before you buy. We enjoy your posts but we would rather avoid enthropy ...

Skyward hull appeared to cant towards you as you moved further aft on lower hull. Not sure how that would aid moment...Edited by goodsailing on Jun 19...

Since I just did this two days ago.... I would have preferred to have a big ass honking dia. line over the hull with knots, one for front and one for ...

Why don't you pick some windy days and sail in the Chesapeake to get your feet wet so to speak to learn the boat prior to an extended trip? Unless you...