A splash (spray) suit: No insulation, no padding, nothing to get waterlogged: Just a suit that keeps the wind from chilling you and protects whatever ...

I totally agree on a farmer john. I used to sail in 40 degree water and 40 degree wind - under those conditions I would wear a 4/3mm sealed full wetsu...

OK, so here's where I think I am: First choice: N570/5.7. I love the simplicity of skeg hulls and no boom. These seem to be hard to find on the seco...

I think the only reason I would go for wings is to increase my solo wind range, but certainly not as a substitute for trapping.

I've always been in two minds about wings. I've never actually sailed with them, but they do seem to have their benefits. On the other hand my view ha...

MN3 wrote: if you are a sailor.. your gonna find a way. Amen to that!

MN3 wrote: I've sailed in the UK. brrrrr I've actually stomped though ice around the shore to go windsurfing - it seemed virtuous at the time but now...

Thanks, Damon. I do miss that old Hobie, but I think my wife has had enough of me launching her into oblivion as I try to bury the nose and point a bi...

@MN3 - I was watching your video on YouTube (very nice - where were you sailing?) and I notice you had a pole up front. Do you run an asymmetric? What...

So those are centerboards on the Mystere, right? They kick up? EDIT: Never mind - I found the answer. Yes - centerboards.Edited by sjbrit on Sep 28, ...

LOL! OK - maybe I'll have a look at the Mystere too. Looks like I have a bunch more reading to do!

Well, after a whole pile of reading I really think the Nacra 570/5.7 looks like the best option. I looked a bunch at the H18, P18, N1.8 and whereas I ...

Agreed on drill and inject - definitely your first approach. I just wanted to point out how to mat without adding a bunch of weight.

Yes, the Nacra did remind me of the Dart. Funny you should mention Dunedin Causeway - we're just in the process of making an offer on a house not 30 m...

I just looked at your G-Cat, havliii. What year is that? Would it take a gennaker? That front tramp is definitely appealing for extra gear.

I'll take a look at the G-Cat. I must admit that I'm fairly taken with the Nacra after reading all afternoon. The 570 Sport looks great, but I don't s...

Edchris, yes, I'm in search mode for sure but wanted to see if anyone had any pointers. Wolfman, thanks for the tips. I'm familiar with Hobies and Pri...

I'm new here, but not new to hull repairs, so this is what I would do: I think you can "mat" it fairly successfully, but use woven cloth, not chopped...