Note, a quick search of Tractor Supply will show they also have 18" and 24".

I have also been looking to add a 2nd sail box to fit all my stuff. I had been looking at this drainage pipe from Tractor Supply:

I should probably add about trailering with rudders attached. When I was younger I chased technology for the fastest boat (Bimare F18HT in my recen...

Update, I was not accounting for taking the boat off the trailer in my previous estimate of ~20 minutes and accounting for this probably makes it ~30 ...

For me, there are 2 types of setups (Note: H17 setup with jib/super jib, spin/code 0 and either boomless or boom) 1. 1st time of year requires everyt...

If in doubt or unsure, you can go with a higher grade/strength. All of my F25C core replacement done with Corecell. Try or keep an eye on Noah's Cor...

Thanks Chuck, I have my spin halyard which has the same fitting as my forestay but using either the forestay or spin halyard pulls or rotates the fron...

Possibly the group and help with my Hobie 17 gin pole construction/setup. I'm an Fboat sailor so well versed in the gin pole concept having built a s...

I made mine from a set of wheels purchased from eBay and a PVC tube & carbon sleeve. I have a rope at each end that attaches the wheels to the boat w...

For a quick read on inversion experiences, have a look at the Fboat list and you'll see the Fboats position their reefs according to the shrouds/sprea...

Yes, James Looby Saratoga NY w/Hobie 17 Thank you as I have been mapping out areas. James

I use a pullover wake boarding vest. Note this is not USCG approved and should you be knocked out your face could flop in the water (much like any no...

Post back surgery this is the reason I went back to the H17. Sitting on tramp leaning back against wings is great. Sitting up on wing is great and o...

Thanks again all and to the H17 forestay removes the need for the striker and assists with prebend since the pole is be supported upwards right under ...

Some time ago, Hobie or Murrays sold a foam pad (~2-3' long?) with adhesive back that would adhere to and wrap around front of mast (at the top). This...

Thanks all, per advice your I found trailer tongue extensions on etrailer.com. They have a simple one 36" long and I think that is just long enough s...

Thanks all, I think I'll go with a hitch extension from e-trailers. Never knew these existed. Their 34" version has a rating that far surpasses wei...

As an aging post back surgery H17 sailor who also had wings on a Bimare F18HT, I love wings but I would prefer folding wings ala my 1st H18SX. Having...

Thanks, I actually meant the class H17 Jib. 🙂

I build a gin pole by covering the mast with plastic to protect it from epoxy, then a layer of peel ply and then layers of carbon formed around the m...

1. "I had the chance to use one on Mac’s SuperCat 20" Did his system have a dyneema tortion line the spinnaker furled around? 2. "(Sorry I don'...

Anyone have a gps on board for speeds and what were average/recorded wind strengths during the race?

I do it for non-significant structural work (this would include basic hull delam) in accord with West recommendations (previous link and other link be...

My F25C is boomless and reefs with a clutch sewn into the clew. Of course the the F25C has a clutch and winch halyard tension and a 7-1 downhaul. No...

A quick Web search reveals just the continuous line furler (bottom drum) is under $200. I had planned to have a new Code 0 made with torque line so t...