That is where I bought mine. It was 5 or 6 years old at the time. br /> Normally the boats taht he sells are in top condition, but it seems like ...

andrewscott wrote: I would THINK shape has much more impact than stiffness... but maybe stiffness matters to? Insert joke here!

Get in touch with Mark Biggers at www.cathouse1.com. He is the midwest Nacra dealer and may not have exactly what you want, but will know where to fin...

Bonnie, Mariner is having an on water class for new cat silors this weekend. It mayy be something that you are interested in attending. The eve...

JimTomes wrote: It sounds like the boat for you would be the Moth! Look it up, it is a foil concept that can out sail even an A-CAT. That looks like t...

I would love an A-cat, but they are a little too fragile for me. The F17 keeps calling my name, but the no spin DPN rating is slower than my 5.5. ...

Andrew Scott wrote: I WANT A CARBON MAST You would love it Andrew. There are so many advantages. The only real downside is the added cost and I h...

andrewscott wrote: I thought the data seemed odd... my 18 didnt weigh 450 450lbs would be pretty heavy for an 18 foot boat. My 5.5 weighs in a...

The square top Tornado also added an asymmetrical spin and double trap, but I suspect that you are right Andrew. The Tornado Classic was such a well b...

I wish I could get a new mast for $1000. The price of carbon fiber has pushed composite mast prices through the roof. I'm pretty sure taht if I break ...

Are you sailing solo, or with crew? I saw you mention the Tornado and can tell you that they are fast. I think that Marstrom 20 Carbon is a little ...

I grew up sailing Lake Ontario around Prince Edward County and Kingston Ontario (All North and East shores of the lake). I don't know if the Rochester...

Go big or go home. F18HT.

Most people that aren't Canadian don't know what the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is. The GTA is actually the center of the universe for all those uninf...

I took advantage of the Hobie U last year. It was great and I finally got the bows to consistently pass the wind in short choppy waves. It seems that ...

I believe I saw an advertisement for a slightly used Taipan 4.9 in F16 setup out that way if you are on the brave side of sensible. It looked like a n...

br /> I would recommend their Hobie U. It is free and they have some people with a lot of experience.

Which lake are you considering. I sail Lake Lewisville from Hobie Point (SW corner of the lake). It is a pretty popular spot for cats (the local hobie...

Unless your head is under an icebreaker you aren't likely to go through. That ice is probably a couple of feet thick. I did some iceboating in my y...

The Tornado class association should have the length of the trap wires, but it really doesn't matter since you have to extend them to measure the rake...

I would go for the lightest boat that would still hold up to a good amount of abuse. Unless you have a water side lot and a hoist, a 16 or 17 foot cat...

Hi Ulrich, It has been a long time, but this is one that I do remember. When measured with the trap line under normal wind conditions you should be...

I don't think the cold bothers you as much if you have always been exposed to it. I lived in Michigan for 3 years without getting a winter coat out. I...

Andrew: It's that stuff that keeps your beer cold and makes your drink with the little umbrella all slushy! Popeye: It's been quite a while since I...

Check with the people here: br /> There are used parts/boats in the clasified from time to time and the class assoc. should be able to point you ...

Definitely a Tornado. They are powerful, but are more controllable than many other 20 footers. The wide beam means that you can run with a lighter cre...

I have capsized in zero wind due to a halyard ring that would not come off of the hook. Using the trapeze works well if you are fat enough (no problem...

I would not capsize the boat unless there is enough wind to warrant a capsize. The wind plays a huge part in getting the boat righted. Capsizing on a ...

It looks like a righting bag setup to me. I try to avoid putting any stress on the dolphin triker rod unless it is parallel with the mast. The rod...

I believe that Beaver crashed on Frame Lake many years before. BTW: get end caps for the beams before you sail. The aluminum edges will tear you ap...