[quote=solsailer18]Let me know if this is already covered in another thread, but I'm a new Cat sailor who recently inherited a 1974 SOL CAT 18 from my in-laws. I've sailed mono hull with my dad since I was a kid so I'm fairly experienced in the basics of sailing. I've sailed my new cat only once with my In-laws several years ago, so I vaguely remember how to rig it but I'm curious what everyone would recommend I should do first to get it ready for the upcoming season ?
Structurally it's in decent shape and I've already ordered a new tramp, and replaced the running rigging. The standing rigging looks to be in pretty good shape and the hardware seems serviceable. The hulls are surprisingly sound (it's been buried in the shadow of Mount Hood for two decades so not much U.V. damage or delamination.) The sails are a little blown out but still seem to be holding together. I've got plans to disassemble the boat and repaint the hulls later this month. I'm pretty tight on funds so I need to prioritize my repairs and upgrades and looking for some insight on whats most important.
Thanks for your help,[/quote]
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