Cat rentals and buying in Tampa Bat Area

archangelmm

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Registered: Dec 17, 2006

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Posted: Jun 30, 2010 - 10:17 PM

Hello, I am looking for some place to rent Cats in the Tampa Bay area.....I am looking to buy one also in the near future....probably in the next 6 months or so. I don?t have any experience sailing catamarans but cannot wait to get started. I have read up on the Hobie 16 & Getaway and also considering the Nacra 580.....where in the Tampa Bay area could I buy a Hobie or a Nacra 580? thank you Michael
JGillett

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Posted: Jun 30, 2010 - 10:39 PM

You can learn the basics with some lessons and rental at Clearwater Community Sailing, Sand Key, Clearwater.
Then check out Craigslist around central and west FL for a catamaran. I picked up a great deal on a Hobie 18.
Then come to the Dunedin Causeway and meet a whole bunch or others with their catcat sailors for some of the best sailing in the area.
MN3

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Registered: Jun 20, 2006

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Posted: Jul 01, 2010 - 10:22 AM

i dont know if they have a specail rental/lessons at the sailing center without being a member... mebership starts around $800.oo

other options are .. go to the dunedin causeway and rent a trimeran from glen (sailhoneymoon). he will give you a lesson and its a good way to start. i would suggest you pick a day when its blowing around 8mph (or wait till around 1-2pm for the seabreeze.

used h16's are not hard to find at all. keep an eye out on this site, ebay, craigslist, etc.

There is a guy on this thread that should have a h16 for sale next month when his new P18 is ready :)