What was the biggest change? I would guess from the P18 to the P18-2? I remember thinking nothing was better than a Hobie 16 and then I randomly bough...

I think as far as single handing goes the 17 is your boat. It is faster than a 16 upwind for sure, other points should be close to the same. The 17 wi...

Thanks, just got it. Watched an A-Class world Championship, a lot of of the sub channels seem dead but still worth a look

Thanks guys, I think I'm going to hold off on any upgrades for the H16 and the Gcat 5.7 and own all three for a while and then narrow the field. My gu...

I thinks it good general info to note that not all beach wheels are equal. The smooth rubber wheels with cradles are 1000x easier than the hard plast...

Thanks Brad, all good ideas. I like the Hobie 18jib idea, guaranteed to be roller furling ready. FYI I'm just a few hours away in Tallahassee and my f...

Another blast from the past thread revisited, I'm glad. I have had my Gcat 5.7 almost 3 years now, but usually sail my H16 because it's Mast up on the...

The Comptip is glued in, not impossible to separate but I don't think it will help you. The shipping company is going to price you by weight as well a...

Thanks for the video, I can't reel in a Mystere on my Gcat, time to train harder

They are great boats, you made a good choice.

Welcome aboard, you are in a great area and have a great boat. I'm 2 hours east of you but ply the PC area every so often, I am happy to help if I can...

7x19 is not a dimension but refers to the number of strands of small wire used to make the final wire. If you decide to make your own who ever you bu...

I agree the Stiletto 23 is a awesome boat, but at almost 900 lbs and almost 14 foot beam he is probably back at his original issue of having to pay fo...

I hope this doesn't overwhelm you but these are the specs Hobie gives. If you are sure the standing rigging needs replacing you can get some good use-...

I think it is the best upgrade you can make to a cat, especially if you are feeling under powered. I loved mine on my 18, in all conditions. It came w...

I use 2 foam yoga blocks. They are cheap if you do not get them at a specialty yoga store. Carve outline of the mast roughly into them(They shape supe...

I agree they are primitive, at least the SC20 I sail is. I just think it fits the bill of durability and heavy crew weight performance. Also, while th...

I agree with the Supercat suggestion, although if you are getting the 20 I would recommend either on the beach storage or a tilt trailer. Setup on a c...

I wish there was a good way to let people know that you do not need help when practicing. Several times when practicing capsizing and righting in mode...

Ctcataman, I wouldn't be shy about exploring the East River, it's really improved over the past few decades, traffic isn't nearly as bad as the Hudson...

Ctcataman, I wouldn't be shy about exploring the East River, it's really improved over the past few decades, traffic isn't nearly as bad as the Hudson...

I have had both a Uniden and a Standard Horizon. Both were about $120 after bargain hunting. I got about 3.5 years out of the Uniden and I have had th...

Ha, I guess I should read thread post dates, I'm sure donromer really values my opinion 3 years after he made a decision

The fact that you have rigged and sailed both, you have done all the homework you need. I really like the waves boomless rig, and sails well without a...

I don't recommend the injection method on large areas, especially an entire deck. I guess it could buy you some time. If you are going to be doing inl...

Sorry for the bad info on Dunedin, I was down in the area for work in June and it sure looked liked they had some for rent, I'm glad you didn't make t...