Kaneohe wrote: Want to high jack the thread here for just a minute since there are many I20 owners on here. I'm looking for the part number for the st...

carbonc wrote: I think boatbore is pointing attention to the fact the other poster was constantly stymied by incredibly simple facets on their boat th...

rungi wrote: That boat is overpriced. Really good condition, maybe- with 4 ports added, something was wrong or broken I know you know a lot about thi...

Edchris177 wrote: That little tang is exactly what is used in the Dart cats. Makes rudder removal a 3 second job. . . . and it's what's on all the mod...

pknapp66 wrote: Thanks I don't like the looks of that. Does it ever move and is it easy to tie the mast down quickly and securely? Was it easy to cut...

There are dozens of ways to do this. To each his own. A simple strong and effective way is to purchase a 4" schedule 40 PVC coupling and cut out one ...

You use a jib pigtail connected with sister clips (or simply tied together) to the jib halyard. Once you raise it you remove the pigtail. There are ...

Hi Tom, Likely, your older plastic clamcleat is worn or the pull down sheet is worn, soft or cheap. You should upgrade to the aluminum clam cleat, a...

From the picture looks like you have the legacy 4.5 or 450. Nacra's upgrade on the newer boats was a self tacker and was an option, different system ...

This is the first Nacra 580 to hit the U.S. shores in 2007 as it is being put together.

saskh18 wrote: Based on your OP the 580 will handle the weight maybe slightly better than the H18, and has more hull volume. It has centerboards but ...

Based on your OP the 580 will handle the weight maybe slightly better than the H18, and has more hull volume. It has centerboards but sails like crap...

johnoau wrote: Hi All, On the weekend, the shockcord that runs through the front beam of our Nacra 5.8, that puts tension on the front trapeze wires,...

Edchris177 wrote: If the rudder is hitting the bottom of the transom it is likely a rudder that was modified. Nacra only used one casting and gudgeon...

Something ain't right with that rudder

Did you get a new forestay? You will need one or will need to shorten the one you have. I believe it is 7 inches for the 435 kit if memory serve me ...

Rungi, You should have a 10 hole shroud adjuster on each shroud. One side should be loose when stepping the mast. Once the mast is stepped, and the...

Make sure the head of the jib is attached below the upper swivel so that it spins with the forestay.Edited by P.M. on Aug 22, 2021 - 01:00 PM.

rungi wrote: You see the little bracket attached to the mast by the swivel a few cm lower on the mast? What is the purpose of it? Can the forestay b...

We've had success by slightly beveling one side of the trailing edge and giving it an asymmetrical profile. It also helped some with the N20 1st gen....

If the rudder is hitting the bottom of the transom it is likely a rudder that was modified. Nacra only used one casting and gudgeon for all legacy bo...

I make 3 or 4 trips there every year and just got back. Send me a PM and I will do what I can to help you out.

rungi wrote: I am looking for images and directions to install and setup nacra 5.7 rudders and tiller. ....... I'm a little surprised how difficult i...

sirsailsalot wrote: My entire spinnaker was treated with Sailkote to help with deploy and retreval. Now I have some holes to repair. Tape will not ...

ne-sail2 wrote: I 'm a newbie -- just bought a used Nacra 500. Today when I unstepped the mast for the first time I somehow caused some damage at the ...

2 long, two short correct

Hey John, I have a pair of jib tracks that mount to the hulls if you are interested. 17 years ago I provided a very helpful hack for jib sheet block...

I'm close by at a neighboring island to the east so .....hello!

Depends on the individual who rigged it, but more than likely it is the retrieval bungee for the downhaul. The blue line with the sister clips is jus...