br /> br /> br /> ebay.com - type Hobie 18 Your friend is very wrong. You could build a boat from scratch with all the parts that are available f...

It is a 1980. It was just small lake sailing where the winds ranged from 5 to 25; for real. I really like the size of the boat. I guess the only wa...

I used to belong to Fleet 448 about fifteen years ago. We are just getting back into sailing and joining that group is one of the first things I plan...

I removed the screw completely no problem. However, what I did was loosen it first just a little and tried to move the screw up and down. I had no m...

Are you guys using the expensive push button pins or are you happy with clevis on the non critical stuff?

Okay, I promise this is the last set of pics, other than maybe a fully rigged shot tomorrow. I worked on making her travel ready. First was a solutio...

Well, she is pretty much ready to roll. Waiting for the new old sails to show up (thanks again Pbegle) but the original ones are good enough for a te...

New lights, and wiring. New wheels. Pulled apart hubs, cleaned and repacked them. I soldered all the wire connections and used plastic flexible con...

Working on the Jib Cleat pigtails. The galvanized metal wire (not stainless) was epoxied. So I sanded it off and drilled new holes. I am thin...

I like the wicking idea. So, did you have the trailer stand custom made? 😎

I pulled the plugs, and the rudder brackets, because the guy gooped a pound of silicone over the fittings. Ya, that was fun to take off. Anyway, ima...

Pete, actually its quite easy 🙂 Usually when I am trapping and I get knocked off by a rogue wave. I'm not smart enough to let go of the tiller and ...

The hiking stick that came with the boat was not in the best shape so I came up with a solution. A $14 painters extender stick. I cut off the end of...

The rudders............. Old: Updated: The castings really need some cleaning but that will be a winter project. I also found small plastic knob...

Thanks for the feedback guys. Lots of good info. I just sold all of my windsurfing equipment this summer. The funny thing is that a new windsurfing...

Thanks guys. I just posted the pics and how I removed the screws in the technical pics section. All hail the dremel 🙂 I just ordered new tangs, sc...

Partial hijack about to happen. I am in the process replacing the standing rigging and I just found out that the anchor bars for my bridle are fused ...

Here she is: Edited by peterk123 on Sep 02, 2013 - 10:56 AM.

Thank you so much. I will take you up on your offer. I just got it home. Two and a half hour drive each way but it was worth it. I ended up paying...

Does the P18 come with spreaders/diamond wires? I seem to see pics of some and without?Edited by peterk123 on Sep 01, 2013 - 05:51 AM.

Thank you, that is very helpful. Pete

i have a lead on a Prindle 18. It looks well kept from the pics but I wont know until I get there. The owner believes it is from the early eighties....

Well, an old sailing friend owns a getaway so we are going for a little sail today. I am looking forward to getting out. He has nothing but great th...

DamonLinkous wrote: We live in Massachusetts, but we will probably join fleet 448 again and split our time on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island and Web...

We live in Massachusetts, but we will probably join fleet 448 again and split our time on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island and Webster lake, which is ...