Wow! Early hulls, etc. but much newer mainsail. Lucky you!

shortyfox wrote: As with anything on your boat, Murphy's Law applies, so fix it at the earliest opportunity. I had this happen on my boat and even tho...

Is your jib fractional or masthead rigged?

You should also consider Nautos out of Florida. They are a Brazilian company, and the designers are retired from the Brazilian Aerospace industry. Bra...

The best setup I have ever seen is dual rollers on the back crossbar and astroturf lined fiberglass cradles in the front. The rollers were off center ...

MN3 wrote: I was literally raised in a law firm My father was an attorney as well. I hear your pain.

MN3 wrote: there is salt water in Arizona? Yes and no. Three lakes are on the Salt River. and the center of the state is fed by the Central Arizona Pr...

JohnES wrote: Just make sure you're going to have the clearance to get your boat on and off the trailer. Great point. You want to have good access int...

I have a 1987 Prindle 18-2 and the original sails are pristine, and still have the 1988 Prindle National sail measurer's approval signature on them. T...

MN3 wrote: Is there a jail specifically for these Prindle bandits? Not jail specifically, they are required to be race committee at the Hobie 16 World...

MN3 wrote: You could create a very large (temp) bridal by looping a rope around the entire tramp area on each Side of the cat and connect that to your...

shortyfox wrote: This might be a really dumb idea, but if the damage is only four inches above the mast step and you cannot locate another mast at a r...

Rather than drill into your crossbar, why not use a removable nylon webbing bridle that attaches around the crossbar next to the hulls on each side? ...

catfan57 wrote: Sounds like maybe you worked for the company back when this manual was created and you suggested this instruction be removed? I was C...

I use velcro straps to secure my telescoping paddle. I got it from West Marine and is has served well in mostly salt water conditions. It's a couple...

Those instructions in the 18-2 manual were copied from the 16/18 manual and do not apply to your Two, really. When you capsize from a strong gust the ...

MN3 wrote: My $0.02. YMMV. Sorry Bob but your 2 cents is now only worth 1.5 cents Damn you inflation!!!! Wow. That was fast. How expensive did pi...

The whole point is the slot between the backside of the main and the leach of the jib. The slot needs to be tight upwind, more open on the broad reach...

A combination of the two? Heat the mast and pour very cold water on the tip to get them to separate somewhere.

Edchris177 wrote: I’m assuming you’ve tried the easy/free stuff. Scrubbed the track with toothbrush & soapy water. Taken the retainer out, scrubbed th...

If I had either would I go through the expense of changing the rigging? No. To have my preference, I'd take the zipper luff. I don't have to worry ab...

pknapp66 wrote: A quick note on the quick release hook. I wanted to know if the pin would be easy to pull when loaded, so I pulled it out while hangin...

Has anyone gone this route? What plastic did you use? UV stabilized Delrin - usually black.

I've used a fixed spreader bar in butt buckets and full harnesses of different types and never had it touching my body in any way. It should be about ...

Thanks Damon for the update. Strong work! Bob

There is an article elsewhere here that deals with rudder and centerboard profiles, and has a link to the mathematical formulas for various profiles t...

I'm sorry PM, but did you say there was a centerboard in this photo? Oh, my bad. There it is.

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charlescarlis wrote: I haven't done much on the graphics side, but a lot on the cut, peel and apply side I hear you. I'm more on the sit, open, and ...

Hi Adam, I'm not sure what the question is? Bob