Yes MN3, I'm transporting in my truck. I thought you were saying to add a support beam to the front bumper( making 3 points of contact), which is why ...

MN3 wrote: Would love to be able to put support on the front bumper but no way to securely attach it without drilling holes into the bumper. what ab...

Thanks for all the info gang! Would love to be able to put support on the front bumper but no way to securely attach it without drilling holes into th...

Right on Randii. All of my thoughts exactly! Thanks

Larry, just seeing your post. Sent you a pm about that mast

I've don't a fair bit of glass work on other boats, so not really intimidated by it. Plus, I have a great relationship with a local shop that would al...

Not particularly set on the 5.8, more so the size and still being able get cruising. Guess I was just being hopeful that I could get it on the water f...

P.M. wrote: If you are looking to sail this boat . . . PASS! If you have storage space, buy it for parts. By the time you replace the front beam, g...

It does have a mast with the standing rigging. It's coated and looks on the thin side but seems to be in decent shape. There's a local sail shop that ...

So I went over and snapped a few pics. After a little more looking I noticed a little bit of damage to the front cross beam as well as a small area of...

nacra55 wrote: Hey, I got an idea, how about a picture of the BOAT. Didn't have my phone to take pics when I went to look at boat. Pic was sent to me...

Not sure if the link is working for the pic but it's in the identification album.

So I'm actively searching for a P18 mast. I've checked all the sailing clubs and shops here in northwest Florida with no luck. I'm willing to drive or...

Randy, I'd be curious to know what you find out. I'm in a similar situation here in Florida!

Hey Don, I sent you a PM with my number. I live in Panama City as well and would be happy to help

Thanks for the info. I have everything else that I need except the spreader bar. I think that's where my boss is at with it, plus he says it'll be mor...

So my next question is this a safety issue or just performance? I assume the boat will still sail

Thanks Tim, I'll be sure to pick it up. I've spent the last 2 years sailing and working on a 53' cat in the Virgin Islands so I was able to learn a lo...

Thanks again for the help! I'm fairly new to beachcats but I believe I'm hooked!

That would explain the extra block on the outside of the beam as well as the ones in jib sheet. Thanks guys! Now to figure out what the Barber hauler ...