If you are looking for something more performance based, take a look at the new Nacra 500 MK2. We are looking to have the 500 MK2 and the 570 MK2 at I...

klozhald wrote: You will never appreciate having real CatTrax more than after trying to build and use a home made version. Look for a used set and be ...

For short trips, I flip them over on the hulls. If I'm traveling 2+ hours, I will place them under the hulls and on top of the trailer, forward of the...

westmatt wrote: Thanks Scott - it's got the knob on the other side, but it won't 'ratchet.' I am soaking it - if it doesn't resolve the issue, i'll j...

westmatt wrote: Scott - I assume the block with the cleat is intended to ratchet? This came with my boat, but I don't use it - I assume it would stil...

Storing on it's side will be fine for a few months. If you're concerned, build a brace between the hulls. On the disassembly conversation: I disasse...

jonathan162 wrote: Oh, I dunno why there's even a conversation to be had here. In Canada we "officially" switched to metric in the early 70s, but 50 ...

westmatt wrote: Doesn't look like they put part numbers on their hardware - is there some fairly easy way to ID a block? -MattEdited by westmatt on...

I have guides on the inside of the hulls. I don't want the trailer to be any wider as the boat is already 10' wide. Yes, I ramp launch it with sealed ...

danielt1263 wrote: I asked the manufacturer (Topcat) and got this response: do not under any circumstances detach the plastic coating from the shroud...

danielt1263 wrote: so I just got my boat (brand new) last year. The shrouds, trap wires and forestay are all plastic coated. Are you guys saying I sho...

westmatt wrote: Against my better judgement I rescued another Prindle 16. This one's got a fair amount of oxidation, and using wetsanding and cutting...

saltlife77 wrote: Even 1 hole will move the upper part of the mast back significantly enough to where your sheet lead for your jib will have to be cha...

saltlife77 wrote: When you do this also rake your rudders under the stern more. 1 step at a time...not sure what to expect by raking the mast back...i...

ctcataman wrote: I don't often get a chance to sail with other cats but suspect my pointing is not great. I think dinghies do better?? Is it the sailo...

Consider using a Harken 469. Just tap into the mast. Use Loctite or lanocote to protect against corrosion. Try to install a turning block near the bas...

shortyfox wrote: My boat has plastic coated shrouds and trapeze wires. I don't know their age but I doubt they're original because the boat is 40 yea...

jonathan162 wrote: Ride 'em, cowboy! Eight seconds or bust! Lasted 8 seconds....

mmmerlin wrote: Nacra 5.7 with wings is a cheaper option than the new Nacra 570 with wings. But they are harder to find. There were a couple for sal...

klozhald wrote: There should be one big shackle where the stays attach to the mast (mast hound). From port to starboard there should be: 1. Port trap...

jonathan162 wrote: Oh, I'm stressing, I'm stressing. You don't indicate where you are, so I don't know whether you're prone to extremely gusty winds,...

riquelme98 wrote: Hi, I am new to catamarans. My main interest with them is to joyride. For example, having 5-10 people in the trampoline and just fu...

shortyfox wrote: My boat has the old fashion main halyard that has a stop about 24 inches from the end that lays in a hooking device about 18 inches d...

cloudchsr wrote: I've had a bunch of different boats, and I suspect I know the answer, but my purpose is to find the best cheap cat to sail around the...

tarch 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 fores...

Yes I have.. Awful little things... I always said the most I ever swam was sailing an I-14.... the UFO was worse. It takes quite a while to figure out...

White Marine Tex works well for a quick fill on scratches and gouges. I have one boat that is heavily invested in Marine Tex and another "pretty" one ...

Edchris177 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 o...