Really just looking for an extra main to have on hand. I have the original main that is in good-fair condition. I also have a set of 'rental fleet' sa...

2 adults is pretty tight on a Bravo but I've done it, forget bringing a picnic though. A great boat for kids to grow up with for sure. Unstayed uni-ri...

There is a Prindle 18 south of Victoria for sale, says it's ready to sail for $1000. Would be nice to go under budget and have money left for replacin...

The big thing is the no soft spots. If you can get a boat with good bones you can do a lot to upgrade her over time. The 82 will have a slightly longe...

Whatever system you use, and you should try a few, practice frequently until it becomes second nature. What works on a calm lake may be difficult in s...

Anything that makes it easier to get on the water is worth some serious money. I launch in some difficult places and using 2 sets of wheels, one with...

Considering how influential Nathaniel Herreshoff was on American sailboat designs, its surprising cats didn't make an impact sooner. He had designed a...

I found a book on Catamaran racing for the 1950's in a junk shop in St. Augustine. Some pretty modern looking cats in the mid 50's. The Uk really had ...

Anyone want to chime in on vinyl coated vs. bare wire? I believe in uncoated, I think letting the wire breath prolongs life. I don't find much more co...

Dyneema is a great choice, and very economical. Easy to splice and you can splice slip knots/loops in it to make it easily adjustable. Once you get ac...

Sorry for your misfortune, I'm always looking for Gcat 5.7 sails and parts if you decide to part her out.

There is a gentleman who comes up every year for the same race with a Supercat 20 and he sets it up and takes it down solo without too much effort. D...

I think if you have a nice no slop upgraded rudder system, taking it off makes sense. I think for the original poster who has an early 80's H16 trying...

I sail one with no boards and it's not the end of the world. Doesn't tack as well and certainly slips to the Lee some, but it's tolerable. I have seen...

West Marine is Prohibitively expensive, it blows my mind. They had rope sale, 40% off, it was still too expensive. I think they stay in business from ...

The traveler flops around in light wind, especially when beating into ocean swells. Just use to a fixed track I guess. I feel like the only reason the...

Its a great boat, just keep in mind that a 12 foot beam is whole new world. If you have permanent mast up storage or a tilt trailer, no big deal, but ...

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Should be able to get the pin in a vice and gently tap or drill the cotter pin out. If they are nylon they may deform from too much pounding. It's a n...

Thank you, very helpful, I figured Hans was done with the boat biz. I guess Core Mat delamination can be handled similar to other types of core delam...

It's an 86. Thanks for the help. if he happens to be a Gcat repair expert he may have a new customer

Thanks, I'll check tonight.

I couldn't tell you the exact year. 85 maybe? The spot is on one hull a little forward of the rear beam and extends forward maybe 8 inches. The deck e...

Trap wires are a dead match. Rudders are technically the same, but I think the pivot holes are slightly different, so I think you have to fill and red...

I think you have the 21 SE and the 21 SC confused. The SE has a 33' mast - 5' shorter than a hobie18 and 60 sqfeet less sail area. You are correct, ...

It sounds like you are trying to get on the water inexpensively, which I commend. Not only will you need the H21 spar, but the sails as well so you ar...