Getaway!

Always carry speed through jibe. Much lower risk of capsize. Tape everything that can rip sail. Use retrieval line with exposed dyneema core. This...

Thanks for the manual and other information. It seems that there are different setups for the Inter 20 jib. Mine has the s-hook on the jib and ring on...

Thank you! I set spreader sweep to about 1.5 inches and diamond wire tension to 35/450 lbs. Boat sailed great in light breeze. Really appreciate the h...

Thanks Sam. I guess that means I cannot expect the mast to depower automatically in puffs as much as a more modern rig. With spreaders swept back and ...

Thanks guys for the information. Sam, I have the bendy Southern Spars mast!

Some considerations for the repair might include drilling many holes through the outer skin and foam (and not through inner skin); letting the inside ...

There are a lot of Inter 20s looking for that last hurrah!

Sorry. Looks like a disastrous money pit.... Also g-cats are notorious for hull-deck joint issues. The glue they used goes brittle. Check for cracks. ...

Sam, the silicone was a home depot or west marine product. Next time I am at West Marine, I will ask them if I bought any in Sept 2016... They will kn...

I sealed my mast in fall 2016 and it was still watertight in fall 2018. I wish I remember what I used as it has really held up good in the sun, etc. I...

I'll take two Nacra 5.0s and a time machine back to the 80s please....Edited by traphappy on Mar 05, 2019 - 04:27 AM.

Wire idea sounds great. I had success using a hacksaw blade.

I have an I20. Here are a few pros and cons from my experience, especially related to the spinnaker conversation we are having... Pros: The boat is...

I'll reach out to you as well, Bacho... Thanks everyone for the sharing your personal experiences and advice. Greatly appreciated!

I had several good experience with SLO, tramp and tramp cover. Specific to G-cat 5.7 sails, I bought a new main and jib 10 years ago from Super Sailma...

Thanks Steve! I read on another thread where samc99us suggested to make a rough cut larger than the template, then lay it down and cut to exact size w...

Looks good tominpa. Thanks for the information. I too am looking to buy some light grey molded diamond hydroturf if someone has some they are looking ...

Thanks Windwarddle! I found some other threads, and it seems that the smooth is used a lot as well, suggesting it is durable. Hey, did you use the 3M ...

Thanks for all the great responses and insights. Good information here and appreciated!

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Yeah, an ATV shop put some tubes in mine for $60. It's been awesome ever since.

Safety is a factor in gear selection. I always plan for the possibility of being separated from the boat and spending the night floating around out th...

Congratulations and Welcome! Great find. Two tips regarding keeping those sails in good shape, beyond not leaving them out in the sun... Put some sail...

Boat looks to be in great shape. Since we are talking somewhere in the 2-5k range.... There's a seemingly very nice Hobie Tiger (spinnaker boat!) lis...