I have found this to be a much better option than the traditional fiberglass repair for this application but if it was a structural repair I would sti...

They are foam core. I used an alternative solution to the traditional fiberglass repair that was simple, easy and effective on my G-Cat 5.7... I turn...

$1500 is a high quote for that transom repair. Probably less than 1/3 that price in my neck of the woods. Had the exact same damage on my Gcat

if you need to sew on trampoline straps or restitch or re sew sails. No charge and I will help. Thanks Tom, would like to meet sometime, I have my Hob...

I think a Hobie 14 is a great choice. I feel like it is something you can handle now and still be fun to sail into your teens or after. You mentioned ...

I use SeaLine, never had any problems including a rainy 3 weeks in the boundary waters. I have a 30 and a 55 dry bag, and a 115 portage pack. There is...

Definitely need a sliding scale for replacement intervals. I sail year round in saltwater with one of my boats full time mast up. 2 years is about as ...

Thanks for posting, I never knew much about them. Roughly same length and weight as a Hobie 16, but 40sq feet less in main/jib area which should make ...

Prindle 18 is a great boat, I always ask people to think twice before trading upEdited by jalex on Feb 28, 2018 - 08:49 PM.

congrats on the sails where did you get them? They were made by SuperSails in Ft. Lauderdale and I am very happy with them. In full disclosure they ...

fxloop wrote: Love my G-Cat 5.0. Good luck with the 5.7 search - they're out there but rarer than hens teeth in good condition. Great Great handling a...

topher39 wrote: Looking to buy a 5.7 G-cat.... anyone? Are you a Facebooker? There is a Gcat Owners group that may be worth a post if no one on here ...

We’d love to see some pictures, sounds like a big job

Thanks for the help, both of you. Considering I use to own an 18 I should have known better. I can tell from photos it’s a dead deal.

I think I answered my own question. Looks like they’re too wide to fit the deck lip. Looking to reinforce the shroud anchors on my Gcat 5.7

Mast is 28 feet, bridal wires mounted on tangs to the outside edges of front crossbar. No furler. Ordered new rigging based on my measurements, just ...

I am really surprised by all the cell phone users. Here in the Big Bend of Florida you can't count on a signal off the beaches I sail. I didn't have m...

I use a Garmin ETrex, mainly because I already had it for hiking. It’s pretty no nonsense and holds up to the elements well enough, but I keep it in i...

Location is important. A nice long uncrowded beach where you can launch and return without obstruction is comforting. Also an onshore breeze is nice, ...

You’re right, hadn’t heard of them till now. I thought the photo looked a little different. Seems like the tramp takes up a larger percentage of boat ...

17's do not have boards. Must be a 19

I am always quick to suggest a Hobie 16 as a first cat because of availability, durability, spare parts availability, and entry level cost. It would n...

Hard to beat a Hobie 18sx with wings, great boat all around and should meet all your criteria.

Sorry that happend, especially since I’m the guy that said you need to travel to get what you want. I’m in the Big Bend of Florida, if you ever want m...