Steve, The boat doesn't have diamond wires, mast is in center. Also checked the mast rotation is the same on either tack. Tightened up the tramp, too...

When I had my boat, I put one set of grommets just aft of the Side stays, for the trap used by the skipper. For the crew's trap, I ran the shock cord ...

That is one option, the reason for the slot is because the mast rotates 360 degrees and the main furls around it. With the slot the full length of the...

When I purchased my SOLCAT 18 (don't recall if it was 74 or 75) The The jib came in 2 styles, one had a Wire in the luff, they other had the Hanks for...

Rich brings up a real good point. One time during the dry season the lake was kinda low and while out on a stiff day I connected with an underwater bo...

Jdhuggar, I live on a lake that is just a little bigger than the one you describe 1 mi x .5 mi and had to deal with the same question. While trying t...

Solsailer, I owned a Solcat 18 for about 12 years, raced her for the first 4 years. If you have any questions, let me know. Give me you email if you...

thompsoncraig, Where are you located? I'm in So. Fla. and could help you out if your close enough. Charlie

I don't believe you need a second sail, you should check into adding a couple of reefing points. This way if you are out and the winds pick up and bec...

Lost, check your PM

There are a few Hobie dealers in Fl, just go to the Hobie website and look-up dealers in your area. I had a similar experience with a dealer. They lis...

It was the spring of 1974 and I was at the NY Boatshow when I first saw the Sol Cat 18. I was considering a Hobie 16, but the Sol Cat just looked more...