I have had good luck searching Craigslist off of Google. I type the following into Google; Site:craigslist.org Hobie 21 Just modify what you are lo...

Leeboweffect does not have the hulls with the straps therefore he cannot tighten the straps and place stainless rivets into the straps to prevent rota...

My 84 has a lot of sloppy glass and resin inside that appears to be leftover from the original factory assembly. My tramp track rivets are the raised ...

My 84 Nacra does not have beam straps and has the two threaded studs that go through the beam (4 each beam). They then have the casting on each thread...

Agreed on painful but I was referring to the drone and the quality of the video. Not to often do we see a birds eye view!

Nice video!

Flyhull, thanks for your reply. I was thinking I had some rogue Nacra. Thanks Kevin

Yes the studs come out of the hull saddles. There are two of them on each saddle point for a total of eight. The beams slide then slide over the studs...

Took the camera and snapped a picture or two of the inside where the beams mount. There appears to be no modifications to any of the glass on the insi...

The only port is the aft port. The gelcoat appears to be original. I will get my camera and flashlight and take a picture to see if it was altered. O...

Good question. The boat is an 83 with no straps and has 3/16 diameter studs that come out of the hulls for the beams. Does not look modified but who ...

What insurance company is that with and did you advise them you would be racing?

Hey Zach, I assume this has happened to you and your dad (shearing a pin)! See ya next week at the fleet meeting. :mischuge:

Thanks for the advice! Kevin

My biggest concern is when I drop the mast. Will the threads in the ball fail and then pop there goes the ball when lowering the mast and it is a fire...

Thanks for the advice. I will look at polishing the mast base socket. As for damaging the threads on the rod that was not the concern. The concern ...

Zack, you can always go to the fleet website and get the latest info. www.hobiefleet32.com

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If you find your cat and get it up to speed there will be a two day regatta just up the river from you in early May. Good luck! Kevin

Thanks for your time on explaining your setup. Kevin

Andinista, could you explain your jib setup more. I am curious what type of blocks and cleating system is used on the adjustable setup on your N5.5. ...

The boat is an 1982. The jib is not original but I will be acquiring an original main and jib in excellent condition shortly. The eye straps are still...

Thanks for the help. Once I get my new stays I will set up the mast and then look at the jib and where the block placement looks best. Thanks again. ...

I have seen this foil and the workmanship is top notch. For those that are interested you will not be disappointed.

Race 17 and 18 were AWESOME! Way to go USA!