revintage wrote: Why not make use of the Nacra Owners Manual instead of asking all these questions, no rocket science involved 😉 ? Hi Lars Fair que...

shortyfox wrote: 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 g...

Morning all Above image is of my traveler. For a Nacra 5.2 from the 70s, how is it rigged? Do I use the main sheet - pass the main through the fairl...

texastuma wrote: And another follow up on it br />br /> The above two should be ok for the replacement right - shrouds on the boat are 19ft and the f...

texastuma wrote: And another follow up on it br />br /> The above two should be ok for the replacement right - shrouds on the boat are 19ft and the f...

texastuma wrote: We have an N5.7 & a 5.0. Both have Diamond wires. Keep looking around, you should be able to find a 5.2 mast cheap. Quite a few of ol...

nacra55 wrote: Not sure what you have there but it's not a Hobie 16 mast base. That's the exact opposite of a 16 mast base. Hi Nacra55 I have been ...

Hi EdChris177 You are correct. I bought it to try and to learn cat sailing. I am not worried about it looks as long as it doesn't kill me and floats ...

And another follow up on it br />br /> The above two should be ok for the replacement right - shrouds on the boat are 19ft and the forestay at 18.7 ...

Hi Scott ok that is reassuring. I was kicking myself for not learning more before biting but it was cheap so can't complain. I saw your signature - ...

Also, the image links are odd - if you click on them they don't open but if you right click and choose open in a new tab they work!

Hi rch701 It does not have the diamond wires. I will check the sail that came with it and take some pictures. So far, I have not tried hoisting up as...

Hi Bill Thanks. So, those lips are there to prevent it from going sideways or slipping forward when raising? Also, I didn't get a pin to put in the m...

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johnoau wrote: It has a white ball on top of the middle of front beam - is that the captive system people talk about? If so, I guess that is a modific...

MN3 wrote: Got it. I will go to see the boat tomorrow. Hopefully I can figure out some of the rigging and see what needs replacing. Thanks If you wan...

Not sure about one as old as yours but all the Nacras I've seen use a nylon ball for the mast to rotate on. When it starts to flatten out on top, rep...

Thanks all. In the end I got the Nacra 5.2 - hulls, beams, mast and sails are in good shape. One small tear on the main sail and a patch that seems to...

MN3 wrote: ..just wear a lifejacket and they have no reason to stop you in the first place. Wearing a lifejacket is not required by law unless you are...

saltlife77 wrote: tarch...so it's 16' and under doesn't need to be registered...I wouldn't sweat the extra foot. It would take a real asshole to get ...

How big an issue is it if the boat is not registered? I plan to run it in the intercostals. If it has the manufacturer certificate of origin or someth...

Thanks texastuma. I don't have as much experience as you did when you bought yours. Saltlife77 and MN3, that does look cheap for a 5.2. Are they fo...

danielt1263 wrote: I am sure the Mazda can tow it. I doubt the whole trailer and boat weigh that much. Don't know about concerns with insurance being...

Hi Danielt1263 and MN3, I am sure the Mazda can tow it. I doubt the whole trailer and boat weigh that much. Don't know about concerns with insurance...

saltlife77 wrote: Tarch...I am in Deland. There is a great group of Cat Sailors in the Daytona Area. Hobie Fleet 80 and Halifax Sailing Assoc are wh...

gdog wrote: I agree most any car can tow a cat as long as the trailer isn't really heavy. Is this the Mystere that you are looking at 😀 Edited b...

My car is a Mazda 6 and some genius at the Mazda decided the towing capacity is zero!! I found the enterprise truck rental or homedepot flat bed truck...

Thanks Charlescarlis and MN3. Also, MN3, thanks for the detailed pics. I am in the Daytona Beach area. I will try to get the Mystere. Sounds like a gr...

I have been advised to stay away from 19 by others too 🙂 I have a mystere for around 2k and I like the look of it. I am also looking at a Escape ...