I had to do a repair on a 49er hull years ago. To do the inner layer I cut a hole around the damaged area and removed it. I shaped some fiberglass t...

I've seen boats where the transom id number has been covered over during a repair or a new application of gelcoat.

I bought a new trampoline 2 years ago from a place in Wisconsin (I think) that makes tarps for trucking. It was around $250 if I remember right. I'l...

If heat didn't work you might try cold. Might get it brittle enough to break loose. Maybe some dry ice?

West marine is expensive and they probably have never heard of a G cat but they do know their stock. I've stopped in several times and explained what...

At 235lbs the 17 is not the right boat for you. I think the ideal weight is like 180, maybe less.

Extra pins & shackles, ring dings and any other small hardware used in rigging that disappears forever if dropped on grass or in 6 inches of water. I...

I have one at lake waccamaw I'd be willing to part with. Condition is good to very good for a galvanized steel trailer. Currently has a H17 on it. ...

West coast sailing and backyard boats both seem to have the entire mast assembly available.

I'm going on memory here but I remember hearing the H17 replacement mast uses the getaway extrusion. I'll compare the 2 next time I'm at the club. I...

If I remember right the stuff is a pain to remove. Get the best stuff you can find so it will last longer.

I think hens teeth are easier to find. I've seen 2 on ebay in the last 4 years. Only one was in good condition. They delaminate given enough time. ...

Based on the graphics it's a mid 90's Hobie 17

I just saw the that FX1 Thursday. It's in excellent condition.

The boards are not hard to make nor is the wood hard to find. I made rudders for my H17 out of sapele 3 years ago. Can be done with basic hand tools...

I was wondering why I couldn't find anything.

You might check nearby clubs. I know we have 2 or 3 on the back lot that haven't moved in years. If you are looking for new stuff places like Murray...

Forgot to mention a single block simply redirects the pull. Don't think it affects purchase.

It's been a long time since my school days but I'm fairly certain that in a static load the sum of the external forces must be 0. So if the downhaul ...

I don't think changing the way the halyard is rigged will have an effect on mast load. The downhaul is pulling with a given force. Shouldn't matter ...

Might check with some people who race a lot. They will drive insane distances, by my thinking, to attend races. I bought a mast and sails from some...

I used brightside once. After a week it still wasn't dry. Not an unheard of problem. It did wash off easily though. I'd go for perfection. You ca...

These might be helpfulbr /> Link didn't work. Can search service your rudders on youtube.Edited by windflower on Sep 30, 2020 - 08:32 PM.

Around here fences blow down frequently. I'd move the mast away from the fence. Maybe put in under the boat.

Came across this on ebay awhile back.

Nice save. Thanks for posting. I forgot to watch today's episode.