Not entirely true - there are telescoping-beam boats (like the SuperCat20 and apparently the Reynolds 23 mentioned above) and is seems like there are ...

This is so subjective it's really impossible to make a recommendation without more parameters. I will say this however, if you're looking to enterta...

I would be more concerned with the possible"weak link" in the chain. It certainly wouldn't be the mast hounds themselves.

Seems like there's various opinions on how to accomplish the same thing, so let me share mine. Now, Ive mentioned this before but no one commented on...

I'm not getting a clear picture of what's getting tangled with what and how. Me either. I'm not that familiar with the 5.0 but my guess is the crew'...

Replacing the mast head might not be a crazy idea, If you find the right one for your mast Murrays. Should've known. I think the my mast is the same...

You can buy the hook and rivet it close the mast head, and add the ring. I guess the only critical detail would be the separation between the ring and...

A long time ago when I was a lad, I remember looking at a Supercat brochure and reading that the 19 was available with or without boards and the board...

The screw holes on the cleat (thinking Harken 150) are probably not going to line up well with the radiused leading edge of the mast Yes, I already th...

I hate Jimmy Buffett and all that "soft rock" crap like cancer. Are we morphing into music critics now? If so, here goes. I agree somewhat with the ...

I would not recommend the mast base Consider tying a bridle to the rear beam and pulling the boat up backwards. Plenty strong.

MUCH worse when the tide is ripping out and you can't make any headway. We have walked our boats "in" via caladisi a few times. Check the tide tables....

When you say "sandwich", do you mean foam sandwich? That type of construction is resistant to impact, dings are much more likely to be just a dent. ...

Using the mainsheet for the traveler works well and seems to be preferred. I take it you were using the three strand nylon just to get a measurement....

Of those, the RS Cat was too slow and the Nacra 460 was too expensive... So I was looking for a Topaz 14. Unfortunately, this time of year everybody w...

MN3 Who posts here regularly brought it to my attention. Says he has seen it happen more than once. I'm not doubting it, but I wouldn't let it deter ...

I have heard stories about the transomes being ripped out during beaching or if you hit something. Hard to believe, but perhaps the rudder kick up fea...

I've never sailed a SC 17 but at my sailing club one was parked next to me for a long time so I'll share my observations. The main beam is set a bit ...

Good point about the cross beams and the construction of them...it's true for sure. But my jib blocks do have adjustments in the cross beam. They can ...

So I believe the hull shape is the same on 5.0 and 500. 500 has a modified rudder system and they moved the jib blocks to the front crossbar. Square t...

One or two on this boat? That'll determine the answer between an 18ft or a 16 ft. If rugged is a priority, consider a Hobie Getaway. Heavier and sl...

My NACRA 20 lives at the beach in CT and it's quite rocky. While I don't ever intentionally run it up the beach, it's still getting scratched up from ...

As far as the mast goes, if it works don't fix it. The mast base however is broken. Someone probably lowered the mast without turning it 90 degrees....

Clearly that is kilometers per hour. The only 18 foot production catamarans that can do 30 miles per hour are fully foiled, and very light weight. The...

Use a thinner batten on the bottom if you can. This reminds me of something I forgot to mention. If you're using fiberglass battens, you may want to ...

You'll want to get your weight well forward to get the leeward bow deep so you can point better. Combine that with sitting amidships to induce heel. ...

Thanks for asking. I'm happy to say I'm over the Covid and I've been out a few times since. The problem now is the heat. It's so hot here in Saraso...

I've never seen one where the ID wasn't on one of the transoms. You probably won't need it anyway, but it would tell you when your boat was manufactu...

i use a dyneema halyard, not ideal because it’s slippery I would not use dyneema because of the poor knot retention. Remember all the downhaul load w...