Is it yellow with a blue tramp on a very road weary trailex aluminum trailer? Is it in NJ? If it is, that was my exact rig. As mentioned above the...

My bet: You will spend as much time trying to move your cat on these through sand as you did building them. On the plus side you will get a great work...

Rich, Completely agree that 5.0 is the best choice given the dual mission of micro/macro lake. Just placed a good sized order with Mark at Cat H...

Boy am I jealous. Love fresh caught Sp. Macs!

Walk out towards the bow and gently bounce the mast around. Works like a charm.

Way I read this, you broke your casting and pully assy and now your hailyard ring is not catching the hook.Probably misalligned. Check to see if it go...

A wave, A 16 or a 5.0. Whatever, that lake is gonna seem very small in a windy day. On plus side you will get plenty of turning practice!

Placed order for new rudder parts, jib sheets, plugs etc. Getting quote on furling jib assy and new jib. Time to get cranking.

Just noticed that looks like a Hobie Wave in your pic. Is that what you sail now? If so, I feel pretty safe in suggesting you move to the 16' high...

What a humanitarian you are!

Well...I did say 300LB +. Good adds.

Hi..If you are a novice, please, please please consider a smaller cat. A hobie 16, Prindle 16 or Nacra 5.0. Even one of the recreational models like t...

No one goes out without a good PFD. We use Kayaker vests. That said. I have a 30' safety line in my tramp pouch and plan to tie it to a small float th...

Boat US has great policies. You need to join first.

We sail out of Glencoe Il near Chicago. We have no plans to downsize at present. I agree there are better choices than the H16. (I may someday decide ...

Yep..Do all those. Thinking about adding a furling rig as well. Piling on the bodies is the only other answer. She scared the you know what out of me ...

Rich .. Where were you when I bought my N5.8NA? I completely agree. It's a snarling beast over 15knots. Its also a sweet ride below that however. N...

At your size you will be happier with a Prindle 16 or Nacra 5.0. More hull volume and less tendency to pitch pole. I personally prefer the Nacra kick ...

Yes sort of. I sail out of Glencoe a few miles to the north. Our beach is all cats. We'll run down to Evanston when the wind is right.

Hell, I was sitting on the beach in Naples FL last week watching the kite boarders rip it up and wishing my cat was there! Wind was perfect! I could j...

You want to be able to work the sheet in heavy winds and get immediate response. I'd be careful not to go too thick with the sheet.

That's what I loved. Fast, handles big wind and mindlessly easy to right. Lack of bouyancy and carry capacity was a drawback. I love my N5.8na but ...

God miss my 14T! That pic reminds me. (Sweet sail by the way) Don't get rid of the Jib. The 14 bogs down big time without it. Forget it if you have pa...

One other thing Ken. Don't ever underestimate this lake and insist that everyone wears wetsuits and good flotation gear. Make sure your righting lines...

I never get out before Memorial Day cause I'm always late on maintenence. I doubt I'll do much better this year given my schedule. Full suits and b...

Not a great idea but it is done. If you must, keep rigging tight and bungee anything that can move. If a dock, I used to use a three part mooring syst...

2K eh...You got a very nice boat for 2K. Well done.

5.0 will easily carry a crew of 2 vs the H14T which bogs down with 2. Hulls have more volume and are less prone to pitch pole. You can drive a N5.0 ha...

PS: If you do apply, ask for a spot on the south beach. Better for the big cats.

Kenny..Glencoe beach is pretty special. You get lockers(personal + sail) and a fully staffed boathouse with rescue services and launch assistance plus...