Agreed, that'd be ideal - however I'm in New Zealand 😉 I can get everything new with little problems - but the cost is quite high, especially if I ...

3. Jib rigging - - I think I've mostly sorted out what I need here, and as I won't use it initially it can wait till last. As I need pretty much ev...

2. Main sail rigging - - I'm missing the triple ratchet block that should be there, and this seems to be the only real issue. I do have a (apparently...

Hi again guys. Sadly it turns out the guy I brought the cat from in a complete arsehole - it's missing pieces and is nowhere near the condition he s...

Yes that was my first place to look, but they've stopped selling adult suits (no profit in it I guess). Hmm, yes pity about the kayakers. Just goes...

Again everyone, thanks for your help. I've ended up buying a Windrush 14 which seems to be in fairly good condition. Now - what sort of wetsuit woul...

Thanks for the info. I'll likely get the Happy Cat, it sounds fine for what I want currently and I can always sell-up for a Hobie or similar after s...

Photo of the Happy Cat:

One other posiblity I've spotted today is a 14' CrestaCraft. It's (almost) local, but I've no time to check it out ATM and the Hobie (poor pictur...

Thanks for the advice so far. Yes the Happy Cat is clearly intended for juniors, but as I really just want a fun boat I'm thinking it's probably not a...