charlescarlis wrote: Here's mine - Think it was high 70's, with same temp water, about. A nice tool around the bay down to Pier 6, pull in for some l...

waiex191 wrote: Here is my new tow vehicle. I put a hitch on it last month. We went to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin today. Water temperature about 50F...

Talking with my fiberglass pro, the big difference of water absorption is if the hull is vinylester or not. You can dig and search for the details, bu...

SC19 wrote: Thanks for the input. I pulled the traditional setup off the other boat and installed. GTG. Much better set-up. I'm very familiar with ...

jalex wrote: The mast base on my 86 Hobie 16 is loose, will slide about a 1/4 inch or more any direction. Is it as simple as drilling out old rivets a...

mrvideo wrote: On a G-Cat 5.7 jib, how far "should" the zipper come down to the tack? I have one that goes all the way down and one that stops about 2...

Kevin219 wrote: To this old-time beach cat pilot, it just looks like these battens are too short. The battens are full length. Luff to Leech. Revint...

If you are thinking of leaving the boat in the water, the issue you will run into is after a while, the boat will absorb water in the fiberglass. If y...

waiex191 wrote: Hey all, I successfully stepped my mast solo last weekend. Whoohoo! But I'd say it sort of sucked. The hard part was balancing the ...

I agree with windflower's assessment of laminates... they are replaced because they are delaminating. I would go with a decent dacron sail. The shape ...

charlescarlis wrote: Hey Scott - what exactly are trailer components designed for saltwater? I've just been buying off-the-shelf stuff, considering i...

n.castlew wrote: Hi, I'm Nicolás and I live in Argentina. I have a Hobie 16 and I really want to kill a paint shop owner. After explaining and showing...

I hear ya. When I was selling off boat hardware, I would get those scams 1 or 2 a month. I actually had one send me a "check" that was for way over th...

charlescarlis wrote: So, that's listed as 500# per each (1,000# total)? That helps, cause while your boat is svelte, but my girl is, well - shall we ...

pablom wrote: Hello, We have been trying to hoist the mainsail of a Mystere 6.0 by first time. When the top of mainsail reaches the spreaders, it get...

Awesome.. send us pictures of sailing!!!

onemorecat wrote: I am looking for a new trailer, or used in very good condition, to replace the Trailex kit unit that I got with my Hobie 18. The tra...

carbonc wrote: Scott, what is the primary driver to move from something like the 1880 to the 207HP? I think the 164 only had a max load of 900 or 1000...

tominpa wrote: The Harken mini boom traveler is not cheap. I love the concept, but my 37 year old cat is not racing these days, so I'm sticking to thi...

The 164 is an old part number. I use the Harken 207HP. I have used the Harken, Ronstan, Schaefer and a European brands. I have found the standard Smal...

Nice mast but quite heavy. It's more than I need, but the budget is within range. I don't have a problem with raising the Prindle mast, it would be j...

tominpa wrote: Thanks for information on the boomlet. Good to hear the clew plate works as well, but the boomlet seems to be more adjustable while und...

This is how FrankenKitty began, remnants of a soft P-18. A buddy acquired a P-18. We took it out sailing in 12-15 knot of wind. While sailing, the lee...

revintage wrote: Hi Scott, My idea is to avoid more outlay than what I pay for the hulls. Hound heights around 280cm from the top is std for the A-cat...

revintage wrote: Had to calculate the loads involved. As I don´t know how slack the cable should be I went for 200mm above beam. The traveler blocks w...

revintage wrote: Have taken a new look in my workshop and found a Nacra 5.5 mast to chop up for two 10ft beams. The beam pockets are quite narrow so t...

I have a friend that is looking to get rid of his Wabbit.... perfect center hull...

We are up to 11 entries. I have posted an amendment to the NOR regarding some to the Class Rules. I have also posted a copy of the latest Class Rule...

Looks like makings of a trimaran....

Awesome deal. I think you'll really enjoy the boat.