I have a SLO tramp and very happy with it. If you can afford, go with OEM, but it may const you 2x a SLO tramp. The key is to keep it covered. It i...

I kinda agree with both of you. 1. As a new to cats, you may be better off starting with just main sail. There is much to learn about handling you...

pbegle wrote: We've heard it too many times Andrew Yes, we all have... 🙄 I would pledge a $50 for you old tramp so we do hear about it ever aga...

+1 for whirlwind The website seems fine If the boat basically has no sails, you should be able to negotiate the boat price down more than you thin...

Looks like you got a smoking deal! Congrats 😎

tdsurf wrote: BTW both boats are a steal at $1000. Then buy both! Try each boat, and then decide which one to keep. You will have no trouble of sel...

No halyard?

Wolfman wrote: I'm super happy with Chip at Whirlwind and I believe the feeling is pretty much universal. +1 All the reviews on Chip are good to excel...

tstein wrote: Murrays stated the Challange brand sailcloth was terrible in the 60oz. Or he means, the Dacron it is terrible just for the a squarehea...

Murrays offers a jib kid, so is Hobie. But, it will cost you close to $2000 with the jib, shipping, etc. You may be better off by selling your H...

For summer These are 3mm neoprene, very durable and keep sand and gravel off. I was going through a pair per season until i've found these. or san...

The new sailed tramp And the new boomless deck sweeper sail but not on the same boat. Interesting.

Try this

There is H18 manual at

Also check on Hobie 16 pricing in your area. A H16 would be comparable to P16 for pricing. gahamby wrote: If you want off of it quick, 1k will ...

smfinley wrote: would think the extra 6 months of mast banging around on the shrouds would not be good for the shrouds. Your all standing rigging, i...

This is a comprehensive guide on used cats shopping: Also, search this forum. Your questions have been well covered here many times over, and at H...

There is also the possibility of adding wings to any of these cats. Wings add comfort and room. +1 Get a H18 with wings! Your wife will love it. 😎

After reading about your struggle -- what you need is getting a smaller boat! I mean, way smaller. Perhaps Hobie Wave or H14. If this is keeping yo...

goodsailing wrote: No, talk to seller on phone. Talking on the phone is a good first step. But eventually, you will have to see the boat. I would...

gahamby wrote: If you epoxy your boat you will need to finish it with gel coat Polyester does't stick well to epoxy. Some argue you can do this, bu...

oscarlet wrote: but I was looking for some more specific advice and whether we were on the right track and whether an old boat was going to work for u...

tumbolo wrote: Also, if anybody knows of boats for sale in the pacific NW or British Columbia let me know. BC cat market is very tight. There is alw...

tumbolo wrote: there are no rules except the boat cannot be fitted with a motor. Then it is AC72 😀 If you flexible on your criteria, that is ...