rungi wrote: Not sure your point. The boat has been both repaired and modified. Are you trying to suggest that old boats are broken and having somethi...

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One thing I focused on when racing with my Blind Sailing teams is learning how to stop the boat and hold it where you want it. This can help in starts...

johnoau wrote: 2nd time out on Sunday, 15-20knts, glides through/above the water, sits a lot higher on the water than the H16's. 2nd capsize, a) at l...

remedy wrote: Hi everyone, I'm looking at getting into beach cat sailing and after searching for a couple of months, I need some advice... I live i...

We have a guy local that has a FX One and I believe he is a little older than 55. It seems like a great boat. He is typically very competitive. I woul...

My older Tornado mast has foam at the top. The idea was for when they capsize because the masts aren't sealed, they have an internal jib halyard. Unfo...

- Don't hit anybody. - Don't hit anything - Have a watch - Start on time - Don't start above a pincher - Realize early if you want to go left or right...

I had a chance to sail a buddy's SC19 once. I really hated the wire "traveler" set-up. Adding a Harken track is easy; look how the older Nacra 5.8s ar...

rungi wrote: I sometimes have a problem with the forestay and jib halyard wrapping around each other when raising the mast. Any suggestions on how to ...

charlescarlis wrote: I'm really interested in sail design and construction. I've got the sailrite books/pamphlets and a couple of books like the "Sai...

One thing to consider is carrying an anchor. When it blow over 25 and I'm solo, I will carry one to CYA. I've only capsized Franken once when it was b...

rungi wrote: Where is the bests place to attach a winch to pull a catamaran? I was using dolphin striker rod. Is this strong enough? It is used to ri...

I have a block and tackle I use to pull the boat up on the trailer, since I mostly singlehand. I have a line with a snapshackle that I wrap around the...

jgregs wrote: SUCCESS!!!! After multiple sessions just trying to get that panel off success is mine! I was able to get it off and inspect the hull. GO...

Nacra uses the small car on both, traveler and outhaul. You can use their loader car (I may have one in storage), or you can use a small piece of simi...

ne-sail2 wrote: I got a Nacra 500 a few months ago and love it, but I am hoping to cut down the amount of time I have to spend rigging it. There are n...

waiex191 wrote: That being said, turn some of your energy into rebuilding that SC17 of yours. This project is on the docket for this winter... I promi...

revintage wrote: The 5.5 and 5.7 has the same mast except for the lowbudget externat halyard and halyard lock of the 5.7. I suggest you upgrade with t...

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Andinista wrote: I thought to share a couple ideas: I did this repair a few years ago, thinking it might save the weekend or perhaps the season. It's...

If you go for a tension gauge, make sure you are buying the correct one for the wire size you have. Typically diamond wires are 5/32". The PT-2 Loos g...

MN3 wrote: once you get it off, take the lid and clean it in a container (so it is submerged) use air if possible to spray out the tracks (on the boat...

raisehull wrote: What the hell is that white stuff? Looks dangerous.....

bill40421SE wrote: While cleaning out my sailing file cabinet, I found an old Prindle brochure circulation April 1995. This is still in the original m...

sidecar wrote: I need to remove the old foam rubber anti-slip pad from my catamaran. Not having much luck peeling away long sheets of it at a time. ...

It can be a good boat, depending on your weight. But, this also depends on how competitive you want to be. I'm sure you and your wife could have fun.

rungi wrote: Today sucked main halyard broke just after unloading and rigging the boat on a beutiful day. The sail was all almost to the top and I pu...