Max 17.7 mph as my crew calls out speed from my Garmin Fenix. I'm slow but having fun.

I bought an '84 N 5.7 last fall. Replaced running rigging, serviced her old sails, new shrouds, bungees and it's all good. This week was my first so...

Nice AAR (After Action Report), Thanks.

Keep your options open. Get an estimate from a repair facility first, then see what the insurance adjuster offers. If they offer to total it ask abo...

I move we have a Beachcats.com conference in his back yard. All in favor?

freerangejeff wrote: I just Came in to an early 80's model G-Cat 5.0. I've done my research on the boat, but am having a hard time learning about the ...

arch wrote: as i recall, if your boat is at home, a homeowner's policy covers it if something falls on it, like a limb (been there.) if you're pullin...

flfingermullet wrote: Oh google dolphin encounter or sumthin like that. Little pricy but a totally awesome experience to pet and swim with dolphin in...

Is the bias preference slight windward helm..... so the boat automatically rounds up if the tiller is dropped? Slight, so you are not fighting the he...

I understood that it is not as apt to happen in fresh water. But stray current in a marina can trigger a problem in fresh water.... Is this correct?...

mummp wrote: Is the silicon necessary? Gary Yes. Here's why . . . Is the repair for this a new beam?

mummp wrote: Is the silicon necessary? Gary Yes. Here's why . . . Is this an issue on fresh water boats as well?

Wolfman wrote: Go to Harbor Freight and get yourself a wishbone type pop riveter (Princess Auto in Canada). Best $15 you will spend on your boat, the...

yurdle wrote: Man, those Stainless pop rivets are tough. Tough to remove or install? Right tool for the job and they're not that bad, although certa...

Edchris177 wrote: The reason I suggested the nuts/deep socket, is that it gives you fine control over where the re-bend will occur. It is not like fol...

Excellent, I have been watching sails and will be in the market later this year.

I got the image in! New vs Old mast foot for a N5.7. A bit more clearance probably would have gotten me by. The boat came with a New one ready to in...

Ed and Pete: I read Ed's album on the repair before I posted here. Excellent. Pete, I got a power right system from you a couple weeks ago and I've be...

Thanks for the quick comments and your time. BIG disappointment here, I was rigging it for the first time in the driveway to confirm it was all here...

nacra55 wrote: Is this your image? Looks like someone de-masted with the pin in. Yep, Guilty. I must have missed that memo. Ron, What do you thi...

Hey guys, how bad does this look? Can I use it for the rest of the season? Seems like trying to straighten it will just weaken it more. Looks like ...

JohnES wrote: A few minutes after that while trying to catch them we were cartwheeling across the ocean. It wasn't a pitch pole, from what I remember...

Ready? Not quite.. two weeks I hope. Docking situation almost ready. All new running rigging, check. New shrouds, check. Sails serviced, check. New h...

soulofasailor wrote: i am always looking for a place to camp or stay and have a beach to beach at! What type of setup do you sail out of? I need a r...

soulofasailor wrote: Erie is in my area. Let me know if you are near Port Clinton, Ohio splashing around.

Well, I have not sailed her yet. The Erie Islands are an hour west of Cleveland. Hopefully I learn that she floats in the next two weeks.Edited by sc...

New boat feel with new sails? That is enticing. Sounds like you are happy. Good to hear.

Soul: How are the new sails working out? What has been the most impressive improvement? What was the best decision in the process? How is the reef ...

How much are you looking spend? Do you like fiddling and replacing or would you rather buy newer? If money wasn't an object I would look at a Nacra 57...