He would also likely alter his elevation before the carrier got to him.

I would recommend using the straps that are closest to directly above your traveler when sheeted in. If the end strap is significantly past the trav...

I just have to chuckle, these vehicles are all just pressed sheet metal with round rubber wheels, but they all get so personal with their trucks. ...

I wouldn't sail my H18 without the ratchet either. Anytime there is enough wind to get a hull near to out of the water you will want to be able to ho...

hey neighbor, where do you get that kind of service? north side Chicago right? do you pay for that? room for one more? I store mine in Wilmette, wi...

My boat is stored on the sand year around. I don't see any problem with it. Because of snow I remove the tramp completely, so it is just the hulls a...

If I ever wanted to race the boat what would I have to do to be compliant since the jib is not stock? I think it would be fun to do so but I dont want...

I don't know what your sailing experience and comfort level is, but in most conditions the H16 is not going to pitch pole on you. You have to be push...

I like the fact it is someones school project.

A Hobie Magnum was basically a base Hobie 18 plus the shorter welded constructin wings. These were from the mid 80's primarily. The Hobie 18SX, has ...

Site looks great.

I use a combination of intellicast's WINDcast, NOAA nearshore marine forecast and weather bouys / webcams. I have an hour drive to get to the water, ...

As some people mentioned, righting your boat is a SKILL, not something you can just read about and do easily the first time you try. If you are not o...

I like my Maui Jim's also, but the Oakley's I have provide better coverage while sailing. They also have a good warranty program which I have had to ...

Hobie 16 is the easiest to find as there are tons of them out there, however do not fit your 17 foot minimum length. If you want wings, you are limit...

I seem to recall Oaklies have a very good warranty on them, or at least they did. You may try returning them as defective. Having the lense coating ...

Check out Hobie Fleet 2 br /> Great group of people located around Northern California. They do a lot of weekend campout sailing events. Mainly...

the overhanging lip on a h18 is to cut down water I think the overhanging lip was there for the simplification of the manufacturing process of the ...

One thing I learned is if you are trying to get upwind a minor adjustment with the tiller to point further upwind will both get you a couple things. ...

You should be able to turn off the ratchet fairly easily and feel the difference between having ratchet engaged and not engaged. The autoratcheting b...

That does sound like fun. Wish I could be there also. Hopefully you have steady enough wind for people to enjoy it.

I would like to see how they compare is flat out speed compared to a traditional design. I bet that thing was really moving given the weather conditi...

There is one of these Chrysler cats for sail on ebay. Still with "original" Chrysler trailer I believe it said. Always funny to see sales brochure...

Two guys also sailed a H18M across the Northwest Passage in Canada from West to East. br /> Braver men then I.

To repair the traveler car you will need to pull the end cap/rivets off the boom. If you need a shock cord in the boom (like I do) this is a good time...

Mine has similar spots, and it apears to be where the gelcoat is worn off. Don't think it is a structural issue if the hull is still solid.

Great little article. I keep a marine radio (and whistle and cat tool) in my PFD when I sail on Lake Michigan, another nice feature of the kayaking P...

I used two little carpet samples they give you or sell for $1 at the Home Depot or Lowes. I got indoor/outdoor carpet samples. Glad to hear you buil...

I did this also for my Magnum wings. I made them a little different but same basic principle. At the end I cut the T fitting open and put a piece of...