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pete begle
pete begle
@pbegle
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Joined: March 11, 2003 6:05 pm
Topics: 4 / Replies: 875
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Have a couple H-14T jibs. Pete

8 years ago
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I use 4 garage door springs & my daughter & I (age 80) can easily raise or lower it. Has old 8" tires, but if were to travel any great distance, woul...

8 years ago
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I've traveled from Ca to Michigan & back, as well as LaPaz & back (1000 mi) & never had a problem. The minor hassle of tilt trailer doesn't begin to c...

8 years ago
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Try the classifieds

8 years ago
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Big difference is the hard deck vs the mesh tramp. Also the trailerability of Stiletto makes it the 1st choice. Pete

8 years ago
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Always have them in stock. Pete 909-800-5237

8 years ago
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This entire technical discussion of whether the mast will stay connected and whether a 62 year old man just out of surgery can solo right a H-18 off c...

8 years ago
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Damon, can you tell us who made that custom front tramp ? Thanks

8 years ago
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Reason for no diamond wires on SC 17 is mast wall thickness is much greater. It's a very heavy mast & in my mind completely eliminates it. Very hard...

8 years ago
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This is an endemic problem with 35-40 year old P-18's Mast hinge. A quick & easy fix is to take it off & put it on other side of mast. Good for anot...

8 years ago
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I wouldn't go anywhere with a Hobie 16 without a spare rudder, unless you have EPO's. Pete

8 years ago
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Or footloops (10") on the gunwale by drilling thru the lip. I use 4 on each side. Pete

8 years ago
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You are right about getting out of the boat. Sold my P-18 & Marstrom Tornado last Fall. Waiting now for my 110 lb foiler to arrive ! Pete

8 years ago
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Furthermore the bows are different. The mystery boat has more of Tornado bow. Alpha Cat has kind of a snub nose bow. Carefully look at red one comp...

8 years ago
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Have them, Pete 909-800-5237

8 years ago
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I just used the single 3/8" bolt as Hobie used on the 16. I grant there could be a failure in heavy air, but the main use for moving the jib blocks o...

8 years ago
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I don't think it is an Alpha Cat, but perhaps a predecessor to it. Had three in my lifetime & none had the gunwale flange like Hobie & Prindle, but t...

8 years ago
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Yes, Bob, at my age there is no way my daughter & I can raise the mast. I have a rear mast stand same height as front stand. We bring mast back & co...

8 years ago
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Bob, You're confusing the P-18 with the P-16

8 years ago
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Simple solution and I've done it several times. Ever notice where the H-16 bridle is attached ? Yes right to the tip of the bow. Then get a set of ...

8 years ago
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The white hanks go on he forestay before or as you raise it. I have one same color just like it. Pete

8 years ago
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Sol Cat 18 jib. Pete

8 years ago
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If he doesn't have one, I have two. Pete 909-800-5237

8 years ago
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The premise of the article seems to me to be far from the mark. $23,000 without wing seats or spinnaker or shipping across the ocean is not tempting ...

8 years ago
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Who made Spinnaker & snuffer ? Pete

8 years ago
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Have Tornado rudders & cases. Pete 909-800-5237

8 years ago
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Some tourist up here have way too much money! Pete

8 years ago
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We'll have two on Big Bear Lake by April 1st & one will be in rental. Wet suit needed, but this boat is going to appeal to a lot of older guys who ar...

8 years ago
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My UFO comes in a few weeks,can't wait. Will be foiling before my 80'th birthday. Pete

8 years ago
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