Hey folks. I'm new 'round these parts, and wanted to introduce myself. As a child my dad has a Prindle 16, and we sailed the crap out of it. Recently a friend passed a Prindle 18 on to me. It was in kinda rough shape. Hulls were real soft on top, and the sides were wavy. After I posted about it on facebook, another friend spoke up, and said he had a Prindle 18 that was in great shape, and I ended up picking it up as well. It was in excellent shape. Lots of grime, and filth on it, but it cleaned up really nice. Hulls are solid, tramp is in great shape, rudders are intact, and it all seems to be good.
This weekend I ran the mast up, and hoisted the main to check it all out, and get some practice. First time raising the mast was an adventure. Different than our old 16 for sure. Those diamond wires were ALL up on my shoulder. :) I finally figured out that you have to kinda jiggy the mast around once it gets to a certain point so that the hinge step thing will collapse some, and allow the mast socket to work it's way onto the ball.
Once I raised, and lowered the mast a few times I got the hang of it. I'm MUCH more comfortable doing it now.
So Far I've got 2 trailers rebuilt with new bearings, wheels, and tires, and 1 boat ALMOST totally complete. I think all I am lacking is the actual Jib itself. It appears that I have the rigging for the jib. (hoisting line with S-hook, and cam cleats with line on them already) I just have to come up with a jib. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I'm very much looking forward to sailing it here on the MS gulf coast with the local folks. I hope I can get the Yellowtail out with Sideways, and Blue Ribbon one of these days.
I will get some pics up as soon as I get my photo hosting straightened out.
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Prindle 18 aka Yellowtail. On the beautiful Mississippi gulf coast. Gautier / Independent Republic of Vancleave / Ocean Springs. Lot's to learn about these boats.
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New guy Intro. Just aquired some Prindle 18's.
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Posted: Aug 07, 2011 - 07:24 PM
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 05:32 AM
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 09:11 AM
I'm not sure of your budgets, but a nice, new, crisp jib from Whirlwind is $350 for a 5oz dacron. $300 for 4oz if on a budget. -
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 10:16 AM
That is not such a bad price. I'm assuming they will come just like a factory zippered jib? If I can't find a serviceable use done, I will likely go this route.
I have read posts over and over about rigging the jib, but still don't "get it" in my head. I see the Ring up in the rigging, and the line I have that goes for raising the jib has a S-hook on it, but I don't quite know how to get it there, and then get it down. I think I will just have to get all the stuff together, get the book out, and just do it.
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Prindle 18 aka Yellowtail. On the beautiful Mississippi gulf coast. Gautier / Independent Republic of Vancleave / Ocean Springs. Lot's to learn about these boats.
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 10:29 AM
The S hook jumps on the ring & then you downhaul the jib to bridle which keeps it on ring. To release, loosen downhaul & pull on halyard to jump hook off ring, (remember to have halyard inside zipper when you close it & disconnect sister clip, putting 1/2 halyard away in tramp pocket). I have new white jib for $275. Pete 909-800-5237 -
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 10:38 AM
If you have spare rudders, I am interested, My repair finally gave up and sank to the bottom. Old or new style. $50 and shipping 508-627-2144. I'll trade a servicable Smyth Jib with good zipper for a pair of rudders.
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Portsmouth RI
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 10:50 AM
No Spare rudders. The first boat I got was victim to Katrina, and had the castings cracked, and rudders busted up. What Kinda $ would it take to get your jib, and what kinda shape is it in? Maybe some pictures also.
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 01:50 PM
OK. Here's a pic of the Yellowtail. Crap cell phone pic, but it'll have to do for now.
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 04:22 PM
Welcome to TheBeachcats.com, thanks for the intro.
You can have your own photo album here.
Instructions.
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Also, to help future communication, please create your signature for forum posts.
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Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN
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Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 10:05 PM
Wlcome to a great bunch of people.. if you need some help let me know.. i just sold my PRINDLE..Had her for 20+year's.......
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Posted: Aug 09, 2011 - 10:45 PM
Well.. Looks like I've got a Jib on the way from Pete. That OUGHT to complete my boat. Time to start building some sort of front tramp / gear storage system. I need gear for 4 people overnight trips to the islands.
Does anyone need a Trailer? Just needs a light kit. I'm sure a deal can be worked.
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Prindle 18 aka Yellowtail. On the beautiful Mississippi gulf coast. Gautier / Independent Republic of Vancleave / Ocean Springs. Lot's to learn about these boats.
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Posted: Aug 10, 2011 - 12:42 PM
Congrats on the boat, landraider! A word of caution, though. There's no way a Prindle 18 can safely carry four people plus overnight gear out to Ship or Horn Island. Be safe!
Have you sailed over at Ocean Spring YC yet?
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Hobie 16
Clinton, Mississippi
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Posted: Aug 10, 2011 - 12:48 PM
Hmm OK I need to look at weight carefully. Is there a published weight limit?
I have not sailed at OSYC. I would not even know where to begin down there.
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Posted: Aug 10, 2011 - 04:32 PM
The Prindle 18 can handle quite a bit of weight but balancing 4 adults with limited tramps space can be tricky. You might pull gear in a small boat behind you as well.
I have sailed with 700+ lbs between me and my son or me and my wife. I usually sail with 500+ lbs when sailing with one of my skinny sons. Can even fly the hull with that.
Document what you do for your front tramp as it is an often talked about topic here and something I may still do down the road. Take lots of pictures and post them in the technical gallery.
Edited by Quarath on Aug 10, 2011 - 04:34 PM.
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Dustin Finlinson • Magna, UT
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1982 Prindle 18
1986 Hobie 17
1982 Prindle 16
1980 Prindle 16(mostly)
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Posted: Aug 10, 2011 - 04:51 PM
I guess Prindle 18's are sold as sets now.
http://www.thebeachcats.c…ckage-deal-or-split.html
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Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 01:02 PM
Not trying to give you a hard time....just be safe. Even if you are within published limits, you will be on open water for many miles and many hours on a heavily loaded boat, and the Mississppi Sound can get crazy rough. You need to be prepared with off-shore safety gear. Multiple sailboasts and a chase (power) boat to carry bulk of gear would be better. Get in touch with the OSYC guys at http://www.osyc.com/. Some post on here and will probably chime in sooner or later.
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Jerome Vaughan
Hobie 16
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Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 01:24 PM
good point. After finding out Sea-tow and other services cost around $200/hour, it almost makes you think twice about going too far out
If you do, make sure its a south wind type of day....bound to drift back to the coast sooner or later. -
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Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 07:52 PM
I'm definitely not new to the nautical scene by any means.. Just getting back into sailing is all. I fully understand the dangers....weather, squalls, troubles, etc. I've got a waterproof handheld vhf with 2 meter ham freq's plugged in so I can call a mayday if I had to, and I can hit all the ham radio repeaters along the coast if it were a non emergency. Got friends with power boats if I needed it, and I'm what you'd call conservative when it comes to open crossings. I have paddled out to horn from fountainbleau in my kayak, and that's prob where I'd launch from to go visit horn.
I appreciate you guys' concerns!! I will be doing some load testing here on the inside long before we all pile in to the islands.
As far as the yacht club... I don't know if I could justify that expense. How are those guys about sailing with non members? Can anyone participate in their events?
I'm just excited to be able to sail again.
Hopefully these hulls are watertight, and there aren't any hidden problems!!
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Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 09:10 PM
OSYC is very catamaran friendly and their regatta events are open to all. Their next event is a mixed fleet regatta the weekend of August 27th, the "Katrina Regatta".
http://www.osyc.com/index…Content&func=view&pid=22
Also make sure you hookup with the "secret spot" guys, take a look at this thread. I don't think you've mentioned exactly where you are on the Beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, but it's not very big so this should be right in your neighborhood.
Read all 15 pages of the thread titled "O SEGREDO FROTA" and you'll get to know the cats in your area, no yacht club required.
http://www.thebeachcats.c…ms/viewtopic/topic/11998
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Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 11:09 PM
Thanks for the info.
I was unsure how the yacht club folks would react to non members, and I'm glad they're open to misfits. I am PRETTY sure I've got the "secret spot" narrowed down. I ran across it in my floundering days. Nice launch spot... plenty of beach for setup. Minimal obstacles in the way.
Im hoping to meet the local guys soon.
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Prindle 18 aka Yellowtail. On the beautiful Mississippi gulf coast. Gautier / Independent Republic of Vancleave / Ocean Springs. Lot's to learn about these boats.
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