Edchris177 wrote: What are the pros/cons of end vs mid? Why do some sheet the kite on the shrouds, some the rear beam? Pitch with the end pole and...

All boats are female.

100 bucks, dude............., the vintage cooler rack alone is worth that.

DamonLinkous wrote: Have you ever sailed an F16 if so is it worth approaching one? No, I was told by several that we were too heavy. Most F16 crews ...

All I've ever sailed are the Nacra F18 and Nacra Infusion. We race against Infusions, Tigers, C2's and Caps. There is one other Nacra F18 that races i...

sailingfreak13 wrote: Have you ever sailed an F16 if so is it worth approaching one? No, I was told by several that we were too heavy. Most F16 crew...

You don't have to be at that weight, just add half of the weight difference. Here's a link to the F18 Class site Or go straight to the rules

There are no weight classes. Solo = Uni 2 on board = sloop US Site looks down At 315, your 5 lbs under for an F18 with the large sail plane.Edite...

mgoltsman wrote: Thanks Damon, very helpful photos! I think I will be OK if I can find an axle tube about 5' long. You don't want the tires or fender...

mgoltsman wrote: How far apart are your hull supports fore-to-aft? (behold the awesomeness of my maritime vocabulary!) I have maybe 4' between mine, ...

Arch's photo is how they were in the early 90's Philip's is from the mid 90's

davidsd wrote: I'm going to keep the harken car for a new self tacking jib. David 😎 Nacra 5.5SL San Diego,CA nacra55 wrote: FYI the modern curv...

davidsd wrote: I'm going to keep the harken car for a new self tacking jib. David 😎 Nacra 5.5SL San Diego,CA FYI the modern curved self takers ...

Back when I bought my last 5.5 sl main, 15 years ago, the track, car and cleat was about $350 new. No telling what they are now. To save money you mov...

Also keep in mind that his H18 is a heap of junk compared to my P16. his has mismatched hulls, is delaminated, the rigging is old, his lines are old, ...

Would love to see another F18 in Jackson, MS, but that's a lot of boat to solo with lots of strings to pull and lots of rigging time. If you are not r...

jalex wrote: Now I have heard the added leverage can pull the jib track up. Same purchase, new or old style, use the cars you like. If the tract is ...

A spin boat.

peterk123 wrote: Are you guys just completely detension the side stays, attach the fore and then go back and tension the sides? Yes, I just do one...

On a H16, no, but the jib would have to be up and the rig tensioned.

teperacing wrote: Lilly Gastons photos are beautiful! What a sweet young lady, and a very nice family. Second, great shots. Thanks for sharing.

Agreed, super jib battens are the way to go.

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Don't run, broad reach. Here's a starting point for any cat. Use tape or a wind fly on your bridle and get it flowing 90 degrees or a little bit aft ...

Don't know what their status is but if I had a problem with a Nacra F, I or R17 sail, I'd probably start with Bob Curry at Sabre Sails. Edited by nac...

This may help

Not if your sheeting with the leeward jib sheet, the windward sheet is the lazy sheet and it should be loose. Post a picture of your jib car.Edited b...

A couple of breaths to the drain plug hole, like giving CPR to a child, is all it takes to pressurize the hull, DON'T OVER DO IT.

Can be rigged to the other car or the opposite corner casting. By doing the corner casting, if one side blows, you still have the other, and it can ha...