just got a nacra 6.0 and trying to find out what is needed to right it solo. i have been sailing a h16 i weigh about 240. picked up the 6.0 for cheap with new sails and needed nothing lasst own used it 5 times and didnt like it it 1999. best boat i think for 1000 cash.

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trying to find out what is needed to right it solo.

another big person!

in all seriousness, its almost as much about skill and technique as it is about weight.

recommended equip is a righting bag or pole or both...

I'm not sure if this helps, but.. We have a combined weight of 360 pounds and righting our 5.8 is a chore. Even with a righting bag, you would probably not make 360 pounds. In your situation I would be tempted to try a righting pole, but I have never used one myself.

I had to right my 6.0 only once so far....and it wasn't easy. I'd definitely look into a bag, as it nearly takes that WITH 2 people. I would also say practice solo with others around you to get that technique down...and then share your knowledge here!

thanks i will let you know

Usually you don't dump unless the wind is over 15 mph. Technique is as important as sheer mass. First swim the mast around into the wind, or wind between mast & bows. Don't let go of the boat, pull yourself along the forestay.
Second, you cannot just hang like a sack from the righting line. You need the pivoting mass to be as far from the bottom edge of the hull as possible, think on your tip toes, totally horizontal, a foot off the water. For every degree that you are closer to vertical, you are decreasing your righting force. It takes arm & upper body strength to achieve that position, do some chin ups & sit ups. Using this method I have righted my Nacra 5.7 solo, without using the righting bag, & I only weigh 175, with wet gloves & life jacket!
I once had a hull with a bunch of water in it, I hiked out, & my buddy stood on my shoulders & hiked out to get it to come over. Remember the farther out you get the better, tall guys have an advantage, Damon should be able to right the Titanic



edited by: Edchris177, Sep 21, 2010 - 10:54 PM

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Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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i am lookin to male a righting pole thats about 8ft long to get the distance i need. just want to be ready for when it does happen. i am open to other tips on anything on the boat. just people here are saying its a fast boat. just hoping it is.

Don't wait for it to "happen" to be ready. Pick a suitable day, tip the boat & try out your new pole, bag or whatever. You will invariably need to tweak something, add a handgrip, rig another line etc. It is way better to do it near shore on a calm day to work out the kinks.
Then when it happens for real you can be the director, & be positive of the results, especially if the other people have never been on a Cat.

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Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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I own a 6.0na and strongly advise having a righting pole, we have thrown the nacra over many a time and I would not sail with out it. If rigged right it literally takes a few minutes to right and can be done with fairly light crew.

Recently we broke the righting pole and I ordered up one from Murrays immediately befor the next weekend, it makes for piece of mind and safety... To ECH comment, deffinatly put it over in controlled weather and location and practice once or twice.

Works like a charm.

thanks for the info.