Usually when a tuning guide gives you a setting like you described you get the boat level and take a trap wire forward to the point that the rear of t...

Another trick that helps a lot is not only having someone guide the sail into the track but actually pushing the sail up the mast track. The batten po...

How about a complete Hobie 14 turbo on a trailer for $500 rather than the wave? There was an H14 turbo in western Mass last week for $250 which lasted...

I was able to take a look last night and the front beam is sleeved. Thanks to all for the information. Pete

The mast has the double diamonds but I do not believe that it is sleeved. Is this an upgrade that can be done afterward? Do you have any pictures or d...

Vicious rumor Dan! Actually I threatened not to return if Gosling was not the sponsor again this year. We sailors need our ration of rum. :kiffer2:

Date saved Pete

Have not been able to find much on the Joe Mag other than the dates. Will definitely be at Roton probably with the Nacra 6.0 Pete

I think that you are overthinking this. I put a slide in camper in my pickup bed and tow the boat behind. I also have a stable lift which allows me to...

Any more details on this Regatta? Maybe a website? Pete

I agree if the boat is solid then it is a good deal. Check the top and sides for soft spots. Check the transom for repairs. Pink sail would not bother...

If being able to right the boat with no assistance is a must then an 18 foot boat is the best choice. All of the 20 foot boats in the US that I can th...

Scott here is your new boat less than 2 hours away. I will take my finders fee in beer. Wait aluminum trailer and beach wheels. Why am I not getting i...

If you are up for another adventure and don't have your heart set on an "NA" then here is what looks like a good deal.

Made it to this event over the weekend and I have to agree that the party was not to be missed. The members bent over backwards to make sure we had wh...

John, check the classifieds. Dan Berger has a mast for sale in Virginia. Guess you won't make the Roton Regatta?

When the time comes to replace the wheels and tires this was the best price that we could find. Many people replace them one at a time as they go bad ...

JohnES wrote: There is a boat in update NY my cousin is looking at and neither of us can get there in the next two months... Is there anyone here the...

Yes they are genuine Cat traxx. The early ones had the tire made on to a small center that I guess you would call a rim. I saw that thread on dissecti...

Try posting your question to the Yahoo group Tornadocat. Lots of Tornado sailors there including Geoff Dobbs who ran Sailcraft of Canada for a while.

Had a chance to spend quite a few hours in the medalist this past weekend. Found it very comfortable and out of the way when getting on the hook. Neve...

Had a chance to solo the T for a day of racing. Quite a thrill. Whole different boat one up.

Our 18 with wings was a bit dryer ride than the one without. If the waves are big it can be a challenge out on the wire with no wings. The waves try t...

We had great day on our T as well. You might want to post your question to the Tornado list. Not a lot of Houltons around. Maybe someone there will ha...

Stopped into WM today to try on the Medalist. It fit really well and has two surprisingly big pockets. Not that I carry a radio on my person but I thi...