If you’re at all interested in a F18, my Exploder Scorpion is also available, for less $ than the new one in the classifieds, and is fully race rigged...

Yes, absolutely. Shape matters more than material. Most sailmakers are used to slower boats and fixed rigs. You're boat is neither, and requires a dif...

I've never seen a tiller handle like that used on a beachcat. Not saying it can't be done, but I think you'll find that the weight at the end of an 8'...

The absolute most critical thing is to ease your jib off more than you think; on most cats, the crew can only trim one thing at a time with reasonable...

Several options....need to rig some sort of over-rotation control scheme, common ones go from the boom to the diamond wires (look at Inter-20 rigging ...

There is also this for the frame:br />Edited by samc99us on Jul 16, 2020 - 10:35 AM.

Interesting Mark-b. I'm thinking of sanding my plywood box, rolling in epoxy (West Systems equivalent) than painting. Maybe I just sand and go with th...

And slips loose while driving down the highway, takes 10min to tie etc. The clamps are an easy solution, if your trailer has a place for them.

$6 each at B&H:

Just shipped an A-Cat main from GA to PA, Fedex had the best rate, $75. I think we managed to get it into an 8 or 9" box. Pull half the battens out an...

If going for foils, I recommend going down in size on the jib and also add a self-tacker...you're going to be busy foiling trying to manage jib sheets...

Martin, Forward sailing have a cover:br /> Murrays carries it in the U.S:br /> I have one made by Go Barefoot Studios (SNU) from Sunbrella th...

I have an extra F18 Infusion rear beam if needed.

charlescarlis wrote: BTW - just found out that a properly sourced axel (2" x .125" wall, 6061 T-6 aluminum Tube/not "pipe" - 120" long) costs about $8...

charlescarlis wrote: BTW - just found out that a properly sourced axel (2" x .125" wall, 6061 T-6 aluminum Tube/not "pipe" - 120" long) costs about $8...

mattson wrote: I've been using the same large PVC tube for a sail box for over 35 years. It's on a galvanized trailer that I've exchanged trailers wit...

ropewalker wrote: Sam; Do you transport with the spin pole attached to the front beam? How is the front supported? Spin poles come in many flavors. ...

ropewalker wrote: Sam; Do you transport with the spin pole attached to the front beam? How is the front supported? Spin poles come in many flavors. ...

Wow. Some dents can be buffed out, but not those! The rest of the boat actually looks pretty good, if kept dry...I'm sure a cheap used mast can be fo...

Another option for you might be a Tornado (centerboards are nice if you have shallows) or the venerable Inter-20. The I-20 carries weight better than ...

Another option for you might be a Tornado (centerboards are nice if you have shallows) or the venerable Inter-20. The I-20 carries weight better than ...

Just to clear a few things up. The build issues with the Infusions are related to the 2007-2009 models (Mk. 1's). They had seams that could split, mos...

Spin poles come in many flavors. I've been carrying mine outside the box for a while now, but you need a good cover for the bag or will have issues. N...

The short answer is probably not...the cheapest solution is to cut a hole and cap it with PVC. The next option is to buy a new 12' box for $2k+.

Yes, we have an active fleet of F16's/18's and Inter-20's plus a ton of A-Cats now at West River Sailing Club in Galesville, MD.

Just to clarify on the Portsmouth situation: US Sailing is NOT maintaining the multihull portsmouth. They are updating the monohull table, but have of...

Also, FYI on the Nacra F16 side:br /> I think used boats represent tremendous value in this space, as there are some Goodall's in great shape availab...

Portsmouth is no longer being updated and is no longer valid for mixed fleet catamaran racing in the U.S. That being said, comparing results of races ...

Harken, as of 2+ years ago, no longer sell just the track for the old style Nacra self tackers. They got rid of the small machine that bends the 13mm ...

I wonder exactly how the geometry on the 5.5 was setup. I will add that in medium breeze with the jib sheeted tight it can help to ease it an inch or ...