My Gcat 5.7 was a dog to windward, I just thought it was an older, boardless boat and that was life. I got some brand new sails and it really gave the...

Thanks guys, looking forward to a test sail. Couldn't have timed this project better, got the boat safely in the garage at the moment. Otherwise it wo...

So I got the boat glued and back together, I didn’t notice the traveler slid off in the process. Any suggestions on getting it back on? Drill out a fe...

17 for sure, there is one in the Panama City craigslist for $1000 as well, looks like its a good time to be in the market.

Yeah I think doing it solo has been working against me. Getting close though. Hoping to epoxy this weekend and then I'll know if its boat shopping tim...

Thank you for your efforts, I have read this several times. Just hasn't been easy so far. Easier than opening the checkbook, at least what I have told...

I am not from the area so not much help for mast up storage help, but launching off the Sanibel Causeway is pretty nice. Easy launch right from your t...

Fort Walton yacht club has a ton of beach cat storage Fort Walton is about an 8 hour drive from Fort Myers, hope we can find him something a little c...

Welcome. Where do you sail and what do you sail?

If you will be regularly sailing with 3 I would recommend at least an 18 footer. If it will be usually 1 or 2 and the occasional 3 for an afternoon, s...

What’s your location? We may know a fleet or club nearby to get you on the water. Amf 14 is probably ok as long as your not a big guy and don’t mind s...

Other than catastrophic damage, or complete foam deterioration, a good glass shop can make a hull almost as good as new, maybe a little extra weight b...

Crystal River has some nice springs, can get a little congested. Most of the springs I would recommend are more inland from the gulf. As far as snorke...

but we are also being "beat up" by red tide here currently (dead fish, respiratory issues) so i am not sure it will clear in the next few weeks Good ...

The St. George Island\St Vincent Barrier island chain is a must visit for me. Also Cape San Blas\St Joseph Peninsula. Both have nice State Parks for c...

Cat trax for sure. Good for your back and good for the boat. The 16 has plenty of lounge space. I wouldn’t venture into putting anything, gear or kids...

They made a quality product. Most of us don’t recommend them because of lack of spare parts availability. Some stuff can be taken from other cats but ...

I would put a low purchase on the less modern designs with Dacron sails. It’s just more leverage to pull out a grommet or head plate.Edited by jalex o...

Really makes me want an airplane hanger

Biggest down side to the more modern hull design is once you sail one, a Hobie 16 feels like a bath tub. I think price plays a big part in it, a use...

Its a great upgrade, you'll never go back to Seaways again

How are they for a cat newbie? How is their durability? Can they hit an oyster bar full speed and make it home? I always figured those issues plus pr...

A 20-ish foot custom beach cat. Has 4 shrouds and a fore stay that are roughly 25 feet long. Yeah, I thought it was stupid expensive, but only one s...

What type of boat? $200 a shroud sounds very high

It’s an option but I wouldn’t do it to save money. Hard to beat measured and assembled wires ready to go for a few hundred dollars a set. I still thin...

I really like 420's and 470's, sailed them as a teen and launched them off the beach frequently as that was what was available. Centerboard was always...