To me the length of the boom is essentially irrelevant, provided it's long enough. To add a little perspective -- I'm curious about fitting a sail to...

So, to set up a main sail with the newer style boom really only requires that the foot length is correct for the distance between the beams -- ie just...

If the mast has a gooseneck fitting and rotator, it's likely a 5.2. I can look up the length if necessary. The 5.2 sails won't work very well on a 5...

biscaynecatsailor wrote: Yeah the getaway seems pretty watered down. The low new price also reflects. But you'd rather water down a boat that's not ...

If that doesn't work, a stainless rod is easy enough to come by.

The silicone on some of those fittings is just around the fitting to prevent water getting in. And that's good. It isn't separating the two metals, ...

Have you considered a Getaway?

I went and looked at the pics..'half full' of foam sounds insane, but after looking, I think that regardless of the foam, as Philip said, the dolphin ...

I think your biggest concern with these mods is that you're also planning to use the boat in the surf. That will be extremely stressful (just go watc...

PDS624 wrote: this is a lot easier than it first seams. the masts should be similar enough in diameter and shape so drill out the 3 rivets (3/16 bit ...

A P18 would be an excellent choice for getting started. Cheap, durable, easy, buoyant. A 5.5 isn't going to love 400 lbs, but it's not that big of...

If you're solo on a 5.5SL at 210, you should have a righting bag with you. At 200, it was often all I could do to get mine righted while using the ba...

jackb wrote: you should focus on a Nacra 5.0 over anything else Uh.. Get a H17 :hammer: No thanks?

I'd have said the 5.7 before you listed it, so def take a hard look at the 5.7. Make no mistake, though, it will be a beast that you have to tame.

(or a 500 or an SL16)

At 120lbs, you might need two buckets just to right a hobie 16. IMHO you should focus on a Nacra 5.0 over anything else, for lots of reasons I'm too ...

larryburke wrote: The H17 is the best boat for solo sailing but can carrying crew or guests. Be sure to get the sport model and for the ultimate luxur...

Big boats to start with, especially the 20. You're not going to want to solo any of those 3 for the majority of your time on the water. I'm about 20...

It's probably the wettest ride of all of the more common cats. Great size for one 200lb person with three hands.

D'oh..'tramp' should read 'trailer'.

A little off topic, but having mast up storage like MN3, I take mine spin pole off by sliding it out of the ring that holds it below the forestay (I d...

I don't think anything's as quick as an H16, but a uni 5.5 would come close...no boom, no jib, and no spin, certainly saves time.

That being said the 5.5 Uni with a spin is a very versatile boat. I can and do, single hand it a LOT, the boat was originally a double handed sloop so...

Spinnaker isn't standard, or typical, on a 5.5 Uni (or a 5.5 SL).

For the most part, the issue is the chainplates and trampoline track. I'd imagine you're pulling the decks at the very least, but that's not the end ...

bacho wrote: Sail it. ^^

Update your sig! Congrats!

Go with nicer line instead of bigger line. 5/16" salsa or phd work just fine for mainsheets. Don't go above 3/8"

The shock cord should be doubled up, with the bitter ends at the top of the tiller arm. I used 5/16" cord, and pull it tight, add a couple hog rings,...