MN3 wrote: forget a spinnaker - use one of these "portable downwind wind catchers" Kidding aside: "My main question is what point of sail can the sp...

The only thing better is the custom trapeze setups from Nacra or eXploder (Tornado copy). These have a sheave box (two sheaves) and a trapeze handle w...

Yep, show up with the cash to pay to bury it or re-route it.

I picked up a Vihir watersports helmet on Amazon for $40 that works well. The Gul Evo helmet looks very similar for $33 at Watersports Outlet. This ...

You can race in open class 1-up with a custom SCHRS rating. Considering you need two fit 170 lbers on the wire in 10kts and up to make the boat go, yo...

The above comments regarding solo sailing on a F18 are accurate. The real hassle is when it comes time to pull her back up the ramp. Lakewatertree’s ...

The only spot in RI that I am aware of anyway, and MAY be able to accommodate you would be Sail Newport down in Newport, RI. Overnight storage in that...

I agree with Kevin's assessment. If you play to race 2-up, go F18. Largest double handed catamaran fleet in the U.S outside the H16.

Those are two different boats with two different considerations: A-Cat: Classic or foiling? Both are similar, but basically lightweight is under 160l...

bacho wrote: Im printing parts in PETG and Carbon PETG for my boats. Still learning like everyone else. Here are some quick releases to replace corrod...

There was no loss in sail area on the I20, they used the same jibs initially. Not sure about the Tornado.

Double post, deleted.Edited by samc99us on Jan 10, 2021 - 09:25 AM.

My suggestion is to get some heated beds on those machines and at least switch to PETG, that has been my go-to material. Will post pictures later, I m...

waiex191 wrote: The problem with an unanodized pole is you can't protect the inside. . You can alodine the inside of the pole as easy as you can anod...

The problem with an unanodized pole is you can't protect the inside. Water gets on the inside of the pole and will corrode the pole from the inside-ou...

The failure mode is the aluminum plates that the rear beam bolts are anchored to ripping through the hull where the beam sits. You want to check for ...

John, Ronstan will custom bend tracks to a given specification. You still need support brackets, mounting brackets and the traveler car. The trac...

I’m not sure if you can delete a thread. The error probably isn’t your fault, this site isn’t too mobile friendly. I believe one of the other reasons...

Welcome back to cat sailing! I think you managed to start two identical threads...I’m responding the slightly newer one. Furling: I wouldn’t bother u...

Downside is the time spent raising and lowering the windward rudder. IME, it isn't worth it for shorter Windward-Leeward races. Likely worth it in a l...

I "shipped" my last Nacra F18 from LA to Washington, DC for $1600 using a driver from UShip and the boats trailer. This was a deal as the driver was d...

waiex191 wrote: I sewed my first sail with V69, but that is pretty much the limit of the machine. I'm assuming I'd use 4oz dacron for the sails - plea...

Yes, that is a 4 point zig-zag stitch.

I would stick with stainless steel wire-as you've experienced, it lasts a good long time when taken care of, or even when not taken that great of care...

PLA is very unlikely the only option for that machine. You should be able to print in ABS, in which ASA is an option, and the best choice for boat par...

Good time lapse here:br /> I wouldn't recommend it unless you have A LOT of time on your hands and a four-point zig-zag machine.

Awesome idea. Make sure you have regatta insurance. It is one of the main reasons events go through sailing/yacht clubs. I would also talk to the Hobi...

Dyneema strops work well for lowering the mainsheet off the boom, and won’t hurt nearly as much as a shroud adjuster if you hit your head! I use 4 or ...

My experience is a Pentex Apen 06 or 09 main will last indefinitely. We have some at our club that are nearly 20 years old and still good enough to ra...