How about a Taipan 4.9 It is a great single handed boat. They are raced single handed as cat rig. You can sail double handed with a sloop rig. If...

In the latest issue of Sail magazine, there was an article on the new C&C 30 sports boat. It uses a Ronstan constrictor clutch in the mast as a halya...

Quick update. I completed my project adding a halyard to my Taipan. See attached image. You advice was appreciated As I mentioned earlier, my ma...

I got the message. Heading to Harbor freight to get the heavy duty rivet gun.

Another question... Given that this is at the top of the mast I want to be sure the rivet holes are water tight. What is the best process? My pl...

All, Thanks for the info. I have another related question. I am adding a halyard block designed for the Viper F16 to the top of my mast. My Taip...

Thanks for the ideas. I am going to start by trying to bend a new tube using a benchtop vise. Will try to do without heating first. If that fails I...

Nearest tractor supply is 20 miles away. Found this set of 4 anchors at Home Depot for $20. Intended for anchoring storage sheds. Thanks again for ...

I knew there would be a relatively simple answer. Thanks for advice. Will head to Tractor Supply this weekend.

Little late to the party, but this may be helpful. If it is an AHPC built Taipan, the hull ID can be found inside each hull (or pontoon?). Just open...

Update on the sail repairs. Official quote from local sail loft after looking at the sails. Replace Zipper on Jib $85 Replace window on main $130 I ...

I have a quote for replacing the zipper of $125. Sailmaker says a significant part of cost is the zipper. I estimated $175 for replacing the window ...

Who is the sailmaker? It may be cheaper to ship the sails for repair.

Try Uship.com, I booked transport of a 20ft powerboat from Ohio to Texas using the site. Got several quotes. Driver hauled my boat and trailer on hi...

I Just in the market for a harness. Our local sail shop, Mariner Sails, had several harnesses in stock. They had a trapeze wire rigged so you could ...

I have the Hobie 18 style furler. Side stays are the threaded type, with calibration marks. Seems like a pain to loosen and tighten them each time...

Yes, I am trying to tighten like a Hobie 16. I will try adjusting by the side stays. Thanks

Added photo in the beach cat identification section. Under Taipan 4.9

Rudders are removed for travel. On this boat it is easier to remove them than to ensure they do not fall down during travel. Mast is stored separa...

Yes I found one for sale here in Texas. I have made arrangements to look at it this weekend. Boat has a spinnaker setup, but is not the wider F16 ve...

I had a Hobie 16 on the beach one Summer in NJ To tie it down I bought 2 heavy duty 5 gallon buckets. I bolted them together near the reinforced top...