I refinished my 1984 NACRA 5.7 about 3 or 4 years ago using Interlux Epoxy Primekote and Perfection topcoat in Arctic White. I installed updated deca...

My N5.7 has the fork and ball system on the halyard, I have done the Cat-tip on-shore in the grass. Makes things a lot easier than dropping the mast.

Lots of righting systems, and it's best to know they work, by practicing near shore where you can get help if your need it. The Murrays righting bag ...

Wrong ocean. Pretty sure the post intended east and west of the Florida Peninsula. Let me tell you about the waters of Humbolt Bay in Eureka, CA. ...

I have a zip-up Sunbrella sail bag, and will give this a try.

It's time to put the sails to sleep for the winter soon. I just pulled out the pool cover that was in a reinforced nylon bag, and a mouse had chewed ...

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I put on the HydroTurf 3 years ago and still perfect adhesion, even on the textured top-deck. Edited by tominpa on Sep 29, 2019 - 09:28 AM.

My 5.7 and trailer were moved by Aerojet from Ohio to California back about 1990. I never really thought about the cost since it was a corporate move,...

Rather than using flammable liquids to set a bead, I suggest removing the valve core and using an unrestricted air blower that fits the valve body. I...

There are Prindle 18 sails available in the Classified Ads

If the problem is getting a purchase on the bolt head, a wobble socket adapter will let you hit most angles. If you are tightening the bolts but they ...

Very tempting, but moving the boat from CA to PA would be a challenge. I have transported my old NACRA 5.7 that distance, twice! If you know the beari...

JohnES wrote: Push ups, sit ups, chin ups, cardio, and stretching and/or yoga... don't need to belong to a gym for this.. I think squats are frown...

Rowing is good, and throw in some leg presses to strengthen quads used to extend out on a trapeze. I think squats are frowned on these days, but that ...

I use this on my NACRA 5.7 and it works okay, but I can't right the cat solo with it. The pros are it is a clean, easy to install system that is moder...

I use Cat Trax with the stock cradles on my NACRA 5.7 which has a similar hull profile to yours. The round cradles provide enough slip resistance to p...

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Water depth charts are based on low water. 2-5 feet is plenty in the deeper sections, but you need 2-3 feet to keep the rudders from kicking up.

I painted my hatch covers and trim rings with Interlux Perfection marine paint. No more yellow or weather degradation. I would think almost any durab...

And whats the secret to not having gelcoat orange peel after washing the PVA off? I couldn't even use the DA to get it flattened out because the pad w...

The deck has some exposed glass fiber and the gel coat is sanded through. I don't think you need additional fiberglass reinforcement unless the deck d...

pbegle wrote: It just takes a couple minutes when you land on shore to slip the short horizontal battens out, then furl the sail for night. This is t...

You need to know what you're getting into. This boat needs a complete renovation and hull repairs. If you know how to work with epoxy and fiberglass r...

The OEM instructions are not much help, but this is all I got with the set I bought for the 5.7. As mentioned, moving the wheel position is pretty ...

jalex wrote: Got pics? Here are a few I put in an album, I couldn't get them to post in the forum. You can see how well the beach wheels stored o...

Taking the Trax was a good idea. Most of us would not want to carry them, but it can sure make a difference when moorings are uncertain. Got pics?

I am so lame, I just used new OEM graphics and changed 570 to 5.7. The graphics cutter sounds like a great toy! The possibilities are endless.

Trailers are fine for getting wet, but you need to be sure any lights are sealed, and I suggest using "bearing buddies". The Bearing Buddy is a spring...