Item G. Lots of people use it. You just hook into the round end when there is chop, the longer end as needed.
I was not able to find it at the Online Store.
same thing could be done with item F
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The Bobster never sails in any single mode. He is about as constant as the wind is. He changes up that mainsheet as the wind changes, and it is easier said than done(to do it correctly). (and that's not the only thing he changes)
My point is that the quote statement above might get some guy to thinking............
That's it! Next time I'll just sheet tight and point right with that FAD guy and kick his butt!!
Ahh, .........I doubt it. Simply sheeting tight ain't a quick fix.
I think his upwind sailing ability just might have something to do with the 30 years or so that he has been sailing catamarans with and against some of the best sailors anywhere.
If you really want to go up against the Master Uni Fad guy at his best, try it after a strong cold front has gone through say in early spring when the wind is shifting all over the place. The wind was relatively constant at HWJuana's Saturday.
The pictures are starting to roll in from the racers at
http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=pictures&g2_itemId=31726
Here's a sample
No doubt about it. Whole post is true.
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The Bobster never sails in any single mode. He is about as constant as the wind is. He changes up that mainsheet as the wind changes, and it is easier said than done(to do it correctly). (and that's not the only thing he changes)
My point is that the quote statement above might get some guy to thinking............
That's it! Next time I'll just sheet tight and point right with that FAD guy and kick his butt!!
Ahh, .........I doubt it. Simply sheeting tight ain't a quick fix.
I think his upwind sailing ability just might have something to do with the 30 years or so that he has been sailing catamarans with and against some of the best sailors anywhere.
If you really want to go up against the Master Uni Fad guy at his best, try it after a strong cold front has gone through say in early spring when the wind is shifting all over the place. The wind was relatively constant at HWJuana's Saturday.
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I had a great come back. Now I can't use it.
Hey.......HWhat's the deal with this cushy F16U rating of 67.1? Jees! The F17 is like 150 lb's heavier than the F16 and has a rating of 66.7 ..........
Our good buddy Wouter always used the rating of 65.2 like it was for 1 or 2 up.
And even that rating is a peach !
Wouter
I was just thinking about RTI next year. On prevailing wind days, it's mostly a spinnaker run all the way around for the most part...............
Them
F16 guys are gonna be chomping at the bit to race F17's in a race where there's not much upwind racing to worry about.
The norm is to race the F16 at 65.2, no matter the configuration.
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The Master Uni FAD Guy is usually rated on a different scale...
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I think it was all in the hair do, less wind resistance.
this shouldn't be discussed over here...
Coiffures?
And btw, the H-16 crowd are still the party champions of the Universe!
I have a newbie question, been reading this forum for a couple of years. I purchased a old H-16, but find myself sailing only single-handed. Would it be better to find a good cat design to fit my deeds?
looking at the results, http:/
I see that Nacra builds a F16 & a F17
anyone know the price difference
Rich
looking at the results, http:/
I see that Nacra builds a F16 & a F17
anyone know the price difference
Rich
There was an error in the results posting. Nacra does not make an F16. The F16s there were all Vectorworks marine blades. Nacra makes the SL16 but it isn't an F16 and I am not sure it is meant to be sailed solo.
Nacra does make the N17R
F17
Lol! Patrick, you've been tagged with the 1980s syndrome characterized by Hobie sailors' belief that anything without a Flying H is a Nacra. I got labeled as the Nacra Capricorn the other day. Try not to take offense, oh ye F16-nazis. <img src=
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The Capricorn is not a Nacra?!?!?!? What are you gonna do next.....try to tell me the Tornado is not a Nacra either?? 🙂
The guy at The Cathouse in Michigan did have a sale on: New 2007 F17's for like $10,800!! I'm sure he could ship you one.
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Thanks Guys
I have sent emails to both companies requesting info.
Was this regatta a two day event? What happen on the second Day?
Thanks
Rich
Day 1 was a distance race. Day 2 was two buoy races. The results are a combination of the two days.
For F16: contact Vectorworks Marine (Blade design, US based), Formula Catamarans Australia (Blade design, Aus based),Stealth Marine (Stealth design, UK based), or Australian High Perf Catamaran (AHPC) (Taipan design or Viper design, Aus based with US importers in FL). They'll get you started.
For F17: contact Performance Catamarans (makers of the NACRA line).
You can email me at tbshannon[at]charter.net if you have other questions.
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Multiple choice reply, should it be?
A. What else are you going to do, didn't you just retire?
B. Wow, Uncle Bob is always so warm and cuddly.....
C. A tad bit arrogant, ya think?
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Bob, you gonna email me that thing that I emailed you about that you emailed to others?
Give it a break Bob !
You weren't sailing against the Mac's or even our
master uni-rig sailor
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First take on somebody of your own size before you tell us things about the boats that we will not see anywhere on the net.
Wouter
Thanks Tom
I see everyone has Blades, I have sent an email to both Nacra & Blade. I have already received a bunch of info from Nacra.
I guess comments on the second day of racing can be sent to me at rxzxwxaxrxnxerxatgmail com [remove x,s&at]
Bob, your input would be appreciated
thanks
Rich
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Bob:
How do you rte the Blade as a step up for me from the 17. I am getting good spin training on the 4.3 and have lost 30 lbs. Down around 200 lbs now.
Doug
I have wondered whether some people's desire to sail solo is because no one will sail with them. I think that has occurred with some people desiring to sail solo. Some more than others, not wanting to name names.
Oh, I see you are suffering from number 50 syndrom.
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