I had EP make me a new main for my Inter-18 a couple of years ago. I went with Dacron. The sail will last a very long time and can be repaired. We ...

then order aluminum from Grainger or Murrays

for a temp fix use galvanized electrical conduit from the HW store.

I will partner with someone on this boat. We can store it mast up, all summer (thru Oct.) on Wilmette Beach north of Chicago. I pay resident rates (...

The complete sandwich is like 1/2 inch thick. gelcoat ~ 1/8 glass 1/8 felt/foam 1/4+ glass 1/8 If you can push it down with your thumb, build up som...

That will definitely not buff right out. I hate to say it, but it may be more cost effective to part your boat out and buy one of the many Inter-20s ...

A couple of things. - If you live in the Chicago area, there are several mast up, sailing beaches. Montrose in Chicago, Northwestern in Evanston, De...

I had a similar experience on my Nacra Inter-18. Tough way to learn. I am sorry you have had the same lesson. Your spreader wires were too loose. ...

I have a Inter-18 and sail with one larger human (me) and one normal size. I'm 195. My regular crew is 160. My boat does 18 kts sitting on the beac...

Apparently you guys don't sail catamarans. They all pitchpole.

Some mappings .... CNBP .... nacra 5.8, Inter-18, H-18, Late model Nacra 20, SC 20, nacra 6.0 CNLP .... 80's H-16, nacra 5.0, nacra 5.2 CFLP .... 80'...

Okay .... my whole company just went thru Myers/Briggs . Basically your personality gets scaled on 4 axis. Each axis has a pair of opposing characte...

wired has a pretty good story as does sailing anarchy. this is very unfortunate. sympathy for the family, team, and fellow AC sailors. it is a kni...

Well done... I will be hijacking your setup idea. I will have to see if my LCD is readable 4 or 5 ft back tho.

hanson, Your a mad man out on lake michigan this early. Good for you. I resemble that, er compliment? It was not anything to get excited about, but ...

Got out on Lake Michigan y'day. Token sail, but we sailed. The Coasties are still putting the buoys in. The big buoy tender was 2 miles off shore o...

Not a fan of Chips. He makes nice sails, but wont return your phone calls (like ever). I recommend Skip at . Fair price. Top quality. Skip got my...

Anyone want to partner up on Stars & Stripes? Here in Chicago! Just need a parking space ... a big one.

I just re-read your post... you bought this is November so at this point I'm guessing you own it... Does that dry suit have internal suspenders? Als...

Have you considered trying a different brand of dry suit? a Gil perhaps? taking a knife to a brand new 500 dollar dry suit (or more) seems like a ba...

I have an Inter-18. It's winter here still (Chicago). I'll try to get some measurements for you. I might be interested in your cover too.Edited by ...

500 bucks for a new dry suit is a small price to pay for something that doubles your season and could/will save your life. Spend the money on a new d...

soulofasailor wrote: nhanson is that a boomles mainsail? it looks like it from the picture! No, the I-18 is (the grand-daddy of all) an F-18, full b...

I really like dealing with Skip and Ian Elliot and would recommend that you call Elliot Pattison Sails. Their sails are very well made and will last a...

Dave, ... first ... glad you are safe and healing up. ... second ... chicks dig scars, bones heal, glory is forever (but put on youtube anyway) ... t...

Is this your boat?

We are not ready to give up the ghost and headed out on Lake Michigan on November 10. Everything was good until a trap line broke. Thank goodness we...

I sail on Lake Michigan north of Chicago. My season starts in May and ends in November sometimes December. The weather conditions vary a lot from Ma...

I did a small repair on my inter-18 without cutting access ports. Only about quarter sized, but I think you can go larger with his technique. Cut ...