Some have the bar simply to spread the load better and at a better angle. Can't comment about specific wear items, but like Hobie, NACRA is a good bui...

another option some folks on a long journey on a H18 over in europe was to mount a boom as a third crossbar... they did so behind the rear crossbar......

I've often thought about this, but will probably never do it. Hard on an old Prindle where the decks are really curved... other boats much easier. 1...

- There's no one right place to sit fore or aft on the boat (regardless of wings). - You have to see how she's sailing - about 90% of the time you don...

I'm guessing it's a sail from a monohull that someone tried to use on your new boat. CONGRATS on the boat, by the way, the Hobie 18 is a great boat, ...

Kenny, I'll personally vouch to anyone the awesome craftsmanship and durability of your work! Have you considered a pivot for the portion cradling th...

I'm a Hobie 18 guy... but I sailed a rented Dart 18 this summer up in the windy north end of Lake Garda, Italy... the boat is very popular, and sailed...

winter swell? where are you? Got a 9'6" in the garage that forgot what water feels like... not much on the Miss Gulf Coast... 🙁

All that said.... I think I'd just go with the full up Hobie 16 setup... and a furling jib ( 'cuz it's all stock hobie parts, etc... ) and EITHER...

Steve, sorry, didn't answer your question... the club is member only, but you can setup and sail there. Again, kinda cold now for the pool, but if...

Everything CoastRat said. 😎 The sailing at Ocean Springs Yacht Club is actually run by a non-profit organization called the Ocean Springs Sailin...

Hobie 16 all the way with these mods: - furling jib - optional solo Hobie 14 mainsail - sealed mast - SoloRight for righting. For righting, make ...

Very nice.. scratch that XX WICKED AWESOME... the passive and mellow PBR get's some ANGRY SAILS. I need to finish my upgrades to DouBl3tIme and...

ditto seaspecs... esp for Rx. awesome.

Beachcats are oceans different in almost every way from the monohulls you sailed. Weight, balance, sailtrim will give you almost immediate feedback......

Jim, if you don't have a leach line... then your jib may have a clew plate with several holes in it... try connecting your jib sheets to the hole that...

Looking good Damon! Please tell me you brought the "Ketchup and Mustard".. ?? Glenn will be there.....

Yes. Guy on the beach next to me for his F18HT. No issue. Had it that way for 2 years now I think. Only thing, although the line doesn't strech... th...

Yes if they were in similar condition.

I'll second SeaSpecs.... $200 and they ROCK. Prescription at that price. Love 'em. Flipped several times this year, no loss or damage. Can't sa...

yes.

'cuz you get mo skillz! 🙂 practice makes... you better. in a casual afternoon cruise sailing... how many tacks or gybes do you do? just a ...

with or without regard for race requirements, the biggest... BIGGEST..... absolutely INSANE upgrade you can make to your boat... or your buddies boa...

Yup...gots local folk sailors who live minutes from the beach... and then we got cousins n'stuff sailing and hailing LSU on up to Hattiesburg and Jack...

this is 38 ! The average age of the sailors is still north of this... 🙂

Well.... there's chicken, beverages, t-shirts and war stories either way.... and I'm SURE there will be some sailing on Saturday, and probably Sunday ...

**** I'm ordering the chicken first thing in the morning... that means... PLEASE register so we know how much to order !! ***** Shirts, Awards,...

should be a foam plug glued in at or just below the halyard hook... you could replace the rivets no big deal... if the holes have corrosion, drill ne...