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windwardde
@windwardde
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Joined: October 20, 2011 12:20 am
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I have a Supercat 15, with the hook conversion. My knot MUST face the aft and I have to absolutely be pointed directly into the wind and lastly, I hav...

7 years ago
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Dogboy wrote: Whoever recommended that doesn't have a clue. 3M 5200 is a permanent adhesive/sealant and you would never get the boat apart (I recall ...

7 years ago
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Chautauqua Lake near Jamestown, NY. Southwestern most part of NY State. I grew up there and have been back many times as we have family in the area. ...

7 years ago
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I agree - this forum is generally kind. None of us know the circumstances, but the original post was respectful and a good reminder regarding PFD and ...

7 years ago
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I’m pretty sure the original post was questioning jib and mainsheets, not halyards

7 years ago
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davefarmer wrote: I think most of us are using 5/16" (8mm) or 3/8" for the mainsheet, smaller runs smoother thru multiple purchase blocks, and is hard...

7 years ago
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what part of your boat that could use this (swivel snap shackle) is not critical? As you can tell by my signature, I have several boats and this type...

7 years ago
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I too am skeptical, but went online and bought a few to use in less possibly dangerous areas. Will give them a shot to see if they hold up Hate to was...

7 years ago
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+1 to Tom and Aquarius Always been a huge help, with great advice and excellent service. They have kept my 15 in good service for years now

7 years ago
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I too use silica as the thickening agent. I also use a different material than the tape. I put a couple of layers of tape near the repair and then I t...

7 years ago
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martyr wrote: Wow, that was awesome!!! I guess to get under those bridges, just find some wind and fly a hull under the bridges. Lol. And it looked ...

7 years ago
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I have two. One fiberglass that I picked up with my Supercat as part of the deal, and it was all priced right, so I felt it was free with the boat and...

7 years ago
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I think there still is confusion here. His request seems to be a gin pole that is also able to be used as a righting pole. Not a gen pole or spinnaker...

7 years ago
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Not to be an anarchist here, but some of the features....could work. Admittedly, I have never sailed one of these, and the hull design does seem like...

7 years ago
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+ 1 on the home depot rubberized electric tape. The only downside is that it only comes in black. The self fusing silicone tape has a few color option...

7 years ago
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Yes, curious about the ability to hold up in sun/UV. Please keep us posted. I attempted using black and blue neoprene on a monohull deck a few years b...

7 years ago
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I have done abrasion resistant buildup on two cats. A Hobie 16 and my Supercat 15. On the Hobie, I layered a layer or two of epoxy and fiberglass mat....

7 years ago
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sweeeeet!!! You have every right to be proud of this year Congratulations

7 years ago
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Good thing I only drink twice a year. 🙂 Klozhald, I am calling BS on this statement. I know of no sailor who only drinks twice a year!!! best Wind...

7 years ago
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Haven't transported a cat mast without the trailer, which I would advise doing. Borrow one, etc... However, I have transported, on two different occas...

7 years ago
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So I have personal experience with the Supercat rudder system. Have had to rebuild the transoms on my 15, not so much because it was poorly constructe...

8 years ago
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I would be much more inclined to get some epoxy or polyester resin in there something that is know to last a few dozen years or some other industria...

8 years ago
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I know on our beach, we have determined that the cat sailors are far nicer people than the mono-hullers. Doubly so for Supercat sailors. We have a ran...

8 years ago
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I have my cat on the beach mast up, so when we get nor'easter or hurricane threat, I do the following: Get my boat off the beach and onto the trailer ...

8 years ago
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I for one do not like having my communication link anywhere but on me. I use a waterproof bag and have it in my chest pocket of my PFD. I want to be ...

8 years ago
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The Supercats can be tough due to their hull size. I always board mine at the rear, side of the hull, not the stern as its near impossible to get past...

8 years ago
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MN3, I had a PFD I loved, unless I was on the wire. Same issue and I tried everything including the bungee, but to no avail. We don't want to lose you...

8 years ago
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Yes, get it on the classifieds here Many more potential customers in this concentrated venue I'm one if I can hide it from wife until next grandchild ...

8 years ago
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+1 to all of the above Acetone is our friend

8 years ago
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Or getting the gloves on and the west system mixed and the gloves have a bit of epoxy on them and then you remember to start cutting fiberglass mat st...

8 years ago
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