Sorry I deleted my text above... I did not want to come off too strong... My experience has usually been that I get excited and overpay for boats. The...

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Since it has not been mentioned, and because I hate it.... the Rt1 POWERLINE.....

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Some of the best advice I've read here is to also use Tef-gel or similar compound to isolate stainless rivets from aluminum. This prevents galvanic co...

.Edited by traphappy on Nov 12, 2018 - 05:43 PM.

On the I20 jibing generally must/should be done at high speed otherwise the apparent wind goes up and you go swimming.Edited by traphappy on Oct 31, 2...

high-speed tunnel-cat for commuting Great idea. Someone call Elon!

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I think the P19 is similar to the Nacra Inter 20, glass-foam sandwhich with one layer of glass on both sides. Dents very easily, so I’d be wary of any...

I will probably stick with the Inter for now...

Thanks for the great replies all. Part of my logic was that I could solo the Viper in most conditions and enjoy it. I weigh 225 lbs. The desire to sai...

You could sell both sails and have enough money to buy a jib. But then you’d need to buy a new main. But you would not feel guilty about it because yo...

Sandy Hook Bay Catamaran Club... It's about 20 hours away in NJ, but worth the drive....

For some sails/masts, mast bend characteristics limit mast-sail compatability.

I got a speedpuck off craigslist. Worked out well and has beeen a lot of fun.

MN3, I am saying (clarified my above comment), as you advocate, that a knife can help and you should carry one. I also agree that tethering is dangero...

F16 Viper. $7k. I'd get a small electric motor with a self-contained battery to take you out to an open beach area where you can rig the sails. If you...

There are situations where there is enough time for a knife to save your life. Imagine the boat goes over, you are hanging two feet above the water fr...

Yeah, there a treasure trove of information here and on catsailor. You could have an entire chapter on shock cord applications... That's what I've bee...

Thanks MN3. Great info!

Weatherhelm may cause the cat to sail into the wind or even circles around you, but there are other variables. For example the tiller extension can la...

Yeah, my understanding is that chicken wires have one use, to keep the trapped crew from flying forward. They are called suicide wires because the con...

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Nice used Viper F16 can be had these days for $6-7k. Spinnaker rocket. Good times we live in....Edited by traphappy on Sep 11, 2018 - 04:22 PM.

Great info John. I'll employ your tip!

Since we are on the topic of these downhaul blocks.... Not too surprisingly, I found that they easily get bent/damaged beyond repair if you lower the ...

sounds super fun. will be stuck in NY though. thanks for the broad invite, and have fun!