My feeling is if something breaks that is a wear item or something that is aged it is the owners responsibility. If your crew took your boat for a sh...

Check a local farm/ranch supply store. I picked up the clevis pin with a safety spring there. They aren't stainless but I am in fresh water, and min...

I took mine to a Tarp/awning shop. I think he charged me about $30 2 years ago, and used UV resistant thread. He went around 3 times and re-enforced...

What is your definition of a good hull? There were some early 80's hulls known as "red line" hulls due to the red glue used to connect the deck to th...

That is a good link with a lot of information.

I am betting the length is dependent on the mast length. I presume you have a rope adjuster system of somekind to make adjustements in overall length...

I like his ballast choice.

How do you move a boat around on the beach? Often by picking it up by the cross bars and moving it around. Might not want to hang it from the cross ...

I would recommend taking the mast off each night and carrying the boat as empty as possible across the sand. Minus sails, rudder, boards, mast, it wo...

In the Thomas Crowne Affair if you listen the director commentary on the DVD they discuss the boats, during the boating scene in the movie. I think i...

I use the Robline racing sheet for my main and I love it. Similar to the Salsa line, both are very nice.

You will love having wings on your boat. I love them on my boat. They are great for cruising, but are also a lot of fun while on the wire and flying...

How water tight is your mast? that will make a big difference in how big a float you will need, and what chance you have of righting it solo.

Great to see you on here Norm. On those windy days it seems like only H18M's are leaving the beach in Wilmette. But every other day the 18's are stu...

I think the H17 may be a good boat for you. Haven't sailed one but seen them with 2 people fairlyl often. Usually when I see 2 on the boat they are ...

Not sure your lake situation, but when I go with family and friends it is usually 2-3 on the boat and the rest on shore. Then I go in, trade off crew...

Welcome to cat sailing. I hope you enjoy it as much as the people here do. One word of advise is a H16 is difficult to sail with 4 adults on board. ...

With a SC, it seems you can get firehosed no matter where on the boat you are when the wind is up 😆 But yes doing the wild thing would make sur...

People on our beach typically dig a hole and put cinder blocks under the sand with ropes tied to them. Not going to work in a hurricane, but will hel...

Make sure it does not have dagger boards. Single handed off and on the beach in surf with boards would be an extra challenge you likely do not want. ...

You should be fine storing it mast up. You should look to replace your shrouds more often if you leave it up all the time. I store mine mast up all ...

Looks like the shock cord keeps the blocks from banging on the hulls and bouncing around when sailing. If it is loose enough it shouldn't impact the ...

I am originally from Davis. Check out Hobie Fleet 2. I know they sail primarily Hobie's but a good family oriented group that is fun to sail with. ...

I agree with Hullflyer, the first thing you should buy is new standing rigging. Everything may look fine, but knowing they are in good shape is worth...

Those resort boats get used all day every day. I am always amazed at the abuse they take. Thanks for the info you collected on your trip. Sounds li...

How much harder is a boat to right with a Hobie BOB installed on the mast? I know raising a mast with a BOB installed is more difficult. That 5 lbs ...

Could you add a "latest posts" page for the classifieds similar to the forum page? I really like the latest posts functionality from the forum tab at...

So who wants to explain how a jib interacts with the main to improve boat speed?

Gil Extreme insulated sailing gloves to enable her to get out on the water earlier this year while the water is still cold.

I agree with both the above. No way you are really going to get an accurate calculation of the loading. But if you find the rating on the shrouds de...