Hi all,

Picked up a P16 recently (not sure vintage, but seems to predate mast hinge technology; stepping the mast was brutal) and just got it partially rigged. Quick question on the mast rake, a manual I found online states "Using the main halyard as a plumb, measure the distance from the aft edge of the mast at the black band to the center of the plumb" - I don't have a 'black band' so not sure where to measure from?

Also, is there a simple schematic somewhere that shows how the lines are supposed to run? Particularly the jib as the manual I have talks about an "S" hook I don't seem to have, but I do have some kind of pulley system I haven't figured out yet.

I have lots of monohull experience, but this is my first foray into the catamaran world - looking forward to getting sailing !

Forgot to add: What do I do with the side stays once the mast rake is set, just reef them on as much as possible?

You have probably '73-75 P-16 with the old mast base & step. Look on the starboard transom for a possible number last of which will be the year. Early jib halyards did not have S hook, but had wire luff jib like H-16. Actually easier to raise jib--be sure to use 3:1 near base of mast and pull it tight. Where are you located? Pete

Indeed, ends in "76" :) Looks like the jib will 3:1 on the mast - there's remnants of a pulley on the base of the mast, I thought it was for a main downhaul but perhaps it's for the jib halyard. I'm hoping to rig this Sunday (although Striker Casting hasn't shown up in the mail yet, and I think I need one!) and take pictures of the parts I'm not so sure about.

I'm located up the Ottawa Valley, few hours from Ottawa.

If you do not have the flanged mast base casting & hinge, they are available from Murrays as are mast head pulleys. Pete

First sail was a blast !!! Although, apparently too much as I washed out the rubber stopper under the rear cross bar (pic below). Does this hole allow full access to the hull (i.e., if it submerges do I fill my hull up?)? I put my hand in and seems to be just a pocket but I'm not sure. I see murrays have plugs (which look quite different to what came out of mine), but any suggestions for alternates I could get from a hardware store? Duct tape?

Yes, duct tape good as anything. Send a pic of your mast step (on front xbar). Pete

Here's a pic of the mast step. What is the thing circled in red in the 2nd pic for? You may also notice my wooden striker casting; new one should be arriving soon from Murrays :)

The thing circled in red is a base for a swivel cam cleat. It looks like someone tried to move the Jib sheet cleats to the main beam like on a Hobie 16.

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Ron
Nacra F18
Reservoir Sailing Assn.
Brandon, Mississippi
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The swivel cam cleat was for a barbor hauler system to pull the jib leads outboard when sailing on a broad reach. Reason I wanted the pic was to see that your mast step will not accept a hinge. I have the later model mast step that will accept the hinge including the striker rod if you're interested. Text for pic. Pete 909-800-5237

Great stuff nice to have another Canadian here! The prindle manuals are located here: http://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures?g2_itemId=75669

Take pete up on his offer if you can. He can hook you up with everything you need for the old boat. He has helped me out on quite a few parts.

If you want a more permanent fix for the hole you can probably find something at the hardware store that will work and then caulk it in place. Heck even a big tapered cork.

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Dave Bonin
1981 Nacra 5.2 "Lucile"
1986 Nacra 5.7 "Belle"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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