TheBeachcats.com Forum - Recent Topics https://thebeachcats.com/forums/ TheBeachcats.com Discussion Board en-US Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:26:54 +0000 wpForo 60 slim PFD https://thebeachcats.com/forums/general-sailor-talk/slim-pfd/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:58:22 +0000 I really like my PFD except for the fact that its bulk makes getting back on the boat after a capsize quite difficult with all the material in front.  Is this universal to PFDs, or are there any that are a little more slim in front? Recommendations, anyone?

]]> westmatt https://thebeachcats.com/forums/general-sailor-talk/slim-pfd/ A place here to share a lakefront rental setup for cat sailors? https://thebeachcats.com/forums/general-sailing-connections/a-place-here-to-share-a-lakefront-rental-setup-for-cat-sailors/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:32:48 +0000 Hi,

Great site, wish i found this years ago.  

I've been working hard on getting the locals in Lake Elsinore, CA involved in sailing. A big lake with lots of wind and fast boats with huge rooster tails. 2 years ago I was the odd man out on my Hobie 17 and now we are up to 4! We just started the Elsinore Yacht Club and now have 3 of us racing on Wednesday nights. Its awesome to get on the podium every week!

Also, Im converting my house into a vacation rental with a couple hobies included for experienced sailors. I didnt see (or overlooked) anything about classifieds outside of boats and parts.

 

Good to be here,

Goldi

 

]]> goldilocks https://thebeachcats.com/forums/general-sailing-connections/a-place-here-to-share-a-lakefront-rental-setup-for-cat-sailors/ Nacra 5.8 Bridle rod kingpost threaded bolt snapped. fix advice. https://thebeachcats.com/forums/technical-help/nacra-5-8-bridle-rod-kingpost-threaded-bolt-snapped-fix-advice/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:01:56 +0000 Hi Folks! Looking for some advice on a snapped threaded bolt in the bridle rig.  not a lot of info out there it seems and can't find a replacement so far.  The male threaded bolt appears to have been welded to the eye post the bridle rod goes through at the top of the kingpost.  it snapped right under this eye post at the point where the nut would be snug to this top post.  Seems to me this is a simple weld a new SS male bolt on tot he eye post scenario?  Appreciate the advice. 

]]> Jeddy https://thebeachcats.com/forums/technical-help/nacra-5-8-bridle-rod-kingpost-threaded-bolt-snapped-fix-advice/ Looking for sailing instructor https://thebeachcats.com/forums/getting-started/looking-for-sailing-instructor/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:58:14 +0000 Hello everyone!

I am a senior citizen living on Conesus Lake in New York State. I recently purchased an inflatable Minicat 420 catamaran but I have no sailing experience yet. I need some sailing lessons. I am looking for someone who lives in the area and who would be willing to come to my location and teach me on my boat. I certainly would be willing to pay for the lessons. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Dave

]]> Captain Dave https://thebeachcats.com/forums/getting-started/looking-for-sailing-instructor/ Wanted To Buy - Spinnaker Snuffer for 18' cat https://thebeachcats.com/forums/general-sailor-talk/wanted-to-buy-spinnaker-snuffer-for-18-cat/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0000 I am looking for a snuffer system with or without the spinnaker, for my Nacra 5.5. If you have some of the parts give me a shout. Thanks!

]]> samanarch https://thebeachcats.com/forums/general-sailor-talk/wanted-to-buy-spinnaker-snuffer-for-18-cat/ New and saying "hi" from Bavaria https://thebeachcats.com/forums/getting-started/new-and-saying-hi-from-bavaria/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:32:39 +0000 Well I finally got into catamaran sailing this year here in Bavaria (Germany) at a sailing school on the Altmühlsee (inland lake) on the Hobie 15.  The last time I sailed a beach cat was in the 80s as a kid at Panama City Beach Florida. :-)

Anyway, I have a great instructor here and looking forward to putting in as much time as I can on the water. 

There seems to be a lot of useful info on this forum.

Take care!

]]> detroiter https://thebeachcats.com/forums/getting-started/new-and-saying-hi-from-bavaria/ Hundred-dollar H16 in Chicago https://thebeachcats.com/forums/good-deals/hundred-dollar-h16-in-chicago/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:01:13 +0000 With trailer, apparently needs a little TLC.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/257522547517?

]]> jonathan162 https://thebeachcats.com/forums/good-deals/hundred-dollar-h16-in-chicago/ 1984 Nacra 5.2 - Free to the right person https://thebeachcats.com/forums/good-deals/1984-nacra-5-2-free-to-the-right-person/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:04:49 +0000 I have a 1984 Nacra

5.2 that is disassembled. Willing to give it away to someone who wants to sail it. I've taken it apart every winter and stored it inside. I've replaced the trampoline, standing rigging, and running rigging. I have harnesses and life jackets. If you can make it to the Detroit area and are interested, let me know.

H

]]> sbd350 https://thebeachcats.com/forums/good-deals/1984-nacra-5-2-free-to-the-right-person/ NACRA Inter 17R / F17 Rigging help https://thebeachcats.com/forums/technical-help/nacra-inter-17r-f17-rigging-help/ Tue, 26 May 2026 01:41:18 +0000 I acquired a 2001 NACRA F17 (Inter 17R) with the 30' carbon mast.   It appears to not have been set up with a main downhaul at the mast by previous owner?  On the carbon mast, the rotator arm  is at the bottom, with three small built in pulley's. The center one seems for the Main Halyard.  I assumed the outboard pulleys were once downhaul related?   Can someone familiar with this Inter 17/18 carbon mast send pics of what it should look line with the downhaul set up, or walk me thru it?  It appears all brackets were removed from mast base as well.  

 

]]> makoml https://thebeachcats.com/forums/technical-help/nacra-inter-17r-f17-rigging-help/ Test post https://thebeachcats.com/forums/technical-help/test-post-2/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:27:38 +0000 Testing to post Photos

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