MN3 wrote: Aluminium A frame that clamps to the Cat Trax axel with a couple of large hose clamps, the pointy end hitching on to a unit like this, I ...

Thanks for all of the advice, was a good weekend! Was hugging the mast/front hull most of the weekend, but it did get up to 8-10 knots, which was nice...

Very nice. Exciting and fun boats, enjoy!

rch701 wrote: @Johnoau, That is one funky downhaul in your first picture. I bet it makes for a great transom extractor if you ever hit something. A p...

Agree with Tompina said, separate line per rudder, doesn't go through the tiller cross bar, and use shock cord not rope, this is for putting tension o...

shortyfox wrote: It has a white ball on top of the middle of front beam - is that the captive system people talk about? If so, I guess that is a modif...

Have a look at the Australian Sailing Yardstick and compare it,Nacra 5.2 - 77.5

I'd be trying to think a bit longer term, if you're going to be sailing with a club at Lake Michigan, see if you can suss out what the majority sail, ...

If you're sailing primarily solo, I'd be considering a H14 Turbo, Nacra 4.5/450, or similar, a little bit easier to manage on your own, but it all dep...

The first question is, why do you want to sail a Hobie 16? The Hobie 16 can be sailed solo'd, just dont go out in conditions that a newbie shouldn't...

After greasing the wheels, which were bone dry and replacing the tyre valve, which was causing a flat tyre, i was able to push the boat up the ramp on...

Thanks for the replies all. tominpa wrote: Do the cradles freely rotate on the axle to allow rotation? The cradles are fixed to the axle. charlescar...

Well we didnt end up with anything fancy, but saved $ on racking from market place. Before After The wheels up the top aren't used.Edited by joh...

smfinley wrote: I want to have this problem!! If only they were all regularly sailed 😉

JohnES wrote: Worse case, you can always order them from Goose Marine in Australia. The 5.8 class is still alive and kicking down there Or go straig...

Appears to be pretty common around here, at least on the Nacras. Was at the local Nacra states over the weekend, and at least 5 of the 17 boats had th...

startinout wrote: What area are you sailing Johno? We sail at Cleveland Yacht Club, so south Moreton bay.

The Mrs and I sail a 5.8, we're still novices, but we're having a blast. The dagger boards arent really an issue, great boat, very buoyant, and hoots ...

While i don't have direct experience with the Prindles, the bigger boat would suit you and your friend better, adding you son will still be tight, pri...

tominpa wrote: Speaking of expensive sails, they offer a laminate tri-radial sail with the clew plate I'm familiar that attaches to my 7:1 with S-hook...

There you go 😉

Are you going to be sailing with a club/group? What do they sail? While not a requirement, it tends to be more fun sailing similar boats, even if you'...

Ouf!! Glad you got it back to the beach!

Mate, are you in it for the sailing aspect or the handyman aspect ??? 😕 😆 Not that we got to sail this weekend 🙁 , strong wind warning, so ...

timscottyoung wrote: First Cat! My 50th birthday present from my wonderful wife. This was the maiden voyage with my oldest daughter and my dogs. 19...

Bloody lov'n it!! (Yes, got the crew forward a bit after this pic) 😉