i value the Craigslist posters honesty in that it is a boat for someone with on the beach mast up storage. Rigging one from collapsed to extended with...

You could get some sail material from an old sail and have any commercial upholstery or awning company sew in some reinforcement. Since it's not anyth...

I have been using SeaLine dry bags for a few years with good results. I use a 30L for trips 5 days and less and a 55L for longer trips. They work well...

As far as camping platform, it's hard to beat a beachcat. It guarantees a certain level of comfort. You can nudge the bows up on a mangrove island, ro...

I appreciate the responses. The aluminum is no problem, I am actually in the metal business. My question is, is there a trick to making sure the rudde...

Yes, you're right. I think a whole H16/17/18 crossbar would work.

If someone could tell me the distance from center of tiller connecting bolt to center of tiller connecting bolt that would be helpful.

Use thickend epoxy, it's really the only way you will get good results. It may be more expensive but it will be a solid, lasting repair.

Another thing to keep in mind about handheld gps, if you carry a handheld vhf with Dsc capability you can connect the gps to it to transmit your posit...

I looked into a stiletto 23 a while back and I wouldn't consider the interior any more than storage. I would plan on beaching/anchoring the boat and h...

I do not think a getaway is too much for a person to handle solo, and I think anything smaller you won't really enjoy as a family boat. You will reall...

I was considering something similar, not sure your location but I was going to talk to this guy. I go to Jacksonville to sail sometimes. Maybe he'd sh...

Got it figured out, guys at Aquarius were accessible as alwaysEdited by jalex on Jun 04, 2017 - 01:15 PM.

I've got the cheetah mount, came on the boat. Looking for what's super reliable and easy to start. I can't imagine trying to yank a pull chord leaning...

Got the part off, broke the 2 screw in the process but the base and cleat are still good. I'll try and get in the mail this weekend if you still need\...

I used that spray black flex-rubber stuff that they advertise on TV to seal some of the cracks in my old wheels. It holds for a while if you just want...

Looks like this crossbar may have been robbed of some goodies. I have this if it helps. Not exact but would probably get you on the water Here is wha...

I'll check my crossbar tomorrow, if I have it it's yours

I have a semi complete front crossbeam with remote jib system. It's a little tired but if you can help me identify the part you need I'm happy to drop...

Of your most recent possibilities I think a prindle 18/16, Nacra 5.7 would all be good. I don't know much about the Nacra 18sq but it has boards which...

When I am doing a longer than normal haul and I'm solo I use 2 sets and I love it, I no longer dread the end of the day push up an incline in deep san...

Most of our overnighters are to the east of PC. St joeseph peninsula and Little St George are our favorites. When we do PC we usually go out to shell ...

Not sure your location, but around here $1100-$1500 buys you a pretty decent H16 to get on the water so I'd keep up the search. The Hobie 16 is a supe...

My friend and I live in Tallahassee and sail all through out the panhandle. Between the 2 of us we have a Hobie 16, a Gcat 5.7 and a Supercat 20. We ...

I prefer a shorter tongue, if you ramp launch the extra length can come in handy for getting boat to float without getting the tow vehicle wet. 5 fee...

I believe Randy Smythe sailed the catamaran in the Thomas Crown affair as well, another great sailing scene, although Formula 40's aren't really beach...