Is there a good source for used A-Cats other than the US Class web site? Not in the market (yet), just currious what older A's would go for these days.
here on catsailor, thebeachcats.com, some of the other a-cat sites that you can find links to on the usaca.info site.
There are 1 or 2 A-Cats in Singapore for sale if anyone is looking to import. The older one is asking something like SGD15,000 for an Australian Flyer (owner bought a yacht), which is less than US$11k. Other is a Geltek Flyer 2 and is USD$20k. Send me a PM if anyone is interested.
Ryan - Go check out the United States
A
class web site .
There are a number of interesting boats for sale.
Who sells the Gelteks? Anyone in the states?
check with jeremy at surfcitycatamarans
From I'm broke to a new Gel-tek?
Did a fresh load of hash come in?
Just a reminder: 16th whips 19th ,Right?
You've Got 76 days.
This year? No, nextyear, well Im in the market so to speak
You racing N20 or a Cat at SF?
I'm not sure I'm going to make it to SF this year, if I do odds are probably on bringing the A.
You gonna Mosley Out? I dont even have a boat or a ride yet and Im going! Although Bokeelia is the weekend before and I had to make a decision, a very tough decision between the two and I had to choose SF. It came down to kids, not venues, because Bokeelia is one of my favorite venues and Ben throws a heck of a party.
That's what made my decision also. Too much driving back to back.
Gel-Tech imports: Robbie and Jill Daniels/ Red Gear Racing or check with Ben Moon.
SHipped in at least 6.
If someone were looking into older A-cat's, what year did the min weight get lowered?
There was trial weight limit in the mid 90's of 80kg for a short period then the current limit of 75kg's was set. Most Boyer boats at least were under that at the time if they had a carbon mast.
Thanks
So most designs made post mid 90's will be close to the current min?
That would have been the aim for serious builders. If you are looking to buy to race I would suggest not considering any A more than 2kg over. Things to look for that could add weight are significant repairs to hull or mast and overly heavy fittings and foils. Weighing the boat is the best thing to do. If you can't get hold of calibrated scales, two good bathroom scales will get you in the ballpark. Weigh the boat mast down with everything as the boat would be sailing on the platform. Doesn't include extras such shackle key, water bottle. gps, starting watch etc.
Cheers
Hi Ryan-There's a Boyer MK. 4 listed on the USACA web site.
Thanks
I saw that. A nice package! Just need the F18 to sell.
Ryan-Get in touch with me in May ,you can go for a test drive on my cat. Boat is getting a update at present.
Fred
That would be great. I am going to keep the F18 at BSBC, so I will see you then.
I can't even swim and I am going!(Dennis Conner)