Kenny, I sail (and windsurf) in southern Ontario and start sailing ~2-3 weeks after the ice is out in April. I'm assuming you have the similar temps....

Don't get scared by the "chance" you may flip. When sailing anything, sail within your abilities.

that is too crazy!

helps if i could spell buoyancy, instead of bouncy.

This experimental model was introduced by Hobie in its early years. Unfortunately for Hobie, the model was not well accepted and therefore canceled. ...

Nice video! that's some skill, being able to steer with a beer!

Listen to Jack, he is right on the mark with his advice. Once you adjust your rudders correctly you should have a neutral helm. Something I still hav...

Welcome to world of cat sailing. I haven't been able to find any good reference material for my P16 other than the manuals...tons of H16 info. I'v...

Welcome! nice photo. What year is your P16? By the sail # it looks like a late 70's.

You can find the manuals on Peformance Catamaran website. here's a link to the manuals br /> The P16 is a great cat...I prefer my P16 to over my...

I had the same problems when I went from a mono to a cat. I found the book "Catamaran Sailing From Start to Finish by Phil Berman" It goes into ni...

what mast bearing are you using? maybe it needs replacing.

Here's something on the Hobiecat website on rudder hum. The page mentions the hum comes from the molding process.

you can also check out the Hobiecat site and view the assembly manual.

It sounds simple enough to make your own and I assume cheaper. But... Where would one find a swaging machine and how do they cost?

Are you planning to sail solo or with crew? A H14 is good starter cat for one person. A 16 footer is a good size cat. You can comfortably sail ...

I've got a Prindle 16. Sails similar to a H16, but a lot more forgiving (and comfortable). Flipping the P16 isn't as easy as the H16. But for rightin...

I have both a Hobie 16 and Prindle 16. The Prindle is more forgiving and more comfortable than the Hobie. However, the Prindle is slightly slower (but...