I'm interested in A-Cat type of hull and have looked at Nacra 5.0 and H16. I want to hang and go fast solo and may take occasional friend. So what boat should I get? It will be sailed mostly in the Chesapeake Bay. I own a wetsuit, and don't mind the wind. Do I really need dagger boards? Thanks. OH if you have a boat for sale in the Mid Atlantic that fits this requirement. Just let me know. Thanks!
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Hello I'm new and 210lbs.. Need help picking out cat
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Posted: Feb 18, 2013 - 12:15 PM
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Posted: Feb 18, 2013 - 12:38 PM
The 5.0 wouldnt be a bad choice. There is a nice one in the classifieds.
http://www.TheBeachcats.c…2500-1983-nacra-5-0.html
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Posted: Feb 18, 2013 - 03:06 PM
any of these would work for ya
hobie 16
prindle 16
dart 16 or 18
nacra 5.0
g-cat 5.0
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Posted: Feb 18, 2013 - 03:13 PM
An A-cat would be a very bad choice for a beginner. They tend to be very fragile, setup for a relatively light crew and are monsters to sail. They are also expensive as heck.
The 5.0 would be a good choice for you. The H16 will work for you solo but will wallow a bit with 2 on board. If you aren't racing they are both decent choices for you. In my opinion getting a daggerless boat when you are starting is a good idea. You may not be able to point as high as a dagger boat but simple it better when you are learning. There are
enough things to think about at first without adding to it. Try and stick with looking at 16-17 ft boats to start, when buying used condition is everything so look for the nicest boat if your price range.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 07:19 AM
Wolfman, when you get your boat come sail with us - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HobieFleet32/
We have monthly meetings at the "Ships Cabin" in East Beach, Ocean View, Norfolk - first official event for 2013 is hs the 'Sail the Bay Regatta', 18-19 May.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 10:49 AM
perhaps the term 'A-Cat' should be defined. a nacra 5.0 or H16 are not A-Cats. A-Cats are very light (165lbs), solo cats with just a main sail. as MN3 pointed out, they're not for a beginner.
http://www.youtube.com/wa…&list=PL059085FA48DD7B12
i would agree that a nacra 5.0 would be a great choice and would be a good starting point with room to grow and learn. not as prone to pitchpoling as a H16.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 12:10 PM
i can't think of a good 17' footer without boards)
what other 17's are there as options?
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 12:58 PM
Supercat 17
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 02:14 PM
oh yea, forgot about that one... great (but very wet) cat
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 03:46 PM
HA I realize A Class is a different animal compared to what we're talking about. I'm leaning (smile) towards the 5.0.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 04:39 PM
The difference between the Hobie and the Nacra is easy, just ask yourself if you want a boat that will tack.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 05:08 PM
Even the Hobie 17 is OK for solo driving. Don't be too quick to dump the concept of daggerboards... not hard to learn and makes the boat point nicer into the wind... once you get good at sailing you'll love'm. I single hand a nacra 6.0Na. really cool to see the daggerboards in the air... yeehaaaa! -
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 05:13 PM
Why start out with a go-cart when you want a car to drive. At 210 lbs and a desire for no boards.... A Prindle 18 would be perfect. Throw on a rolling furler for the jib and you have a boat that will get you out the gate -
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 05:19 PM
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 05:54 PM
I want to go fast, and have fun, not cart the family around so wouldn't a go cart be more desirable. There's always the laser for portability so that's a consideration as well. Ground handling the boat solo.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 06:02 PM
Need good hull volume and no boards? The G-Cat is the boat for you.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 07:19 PM
speaking of g-cats ...
Hans has started a g-cat page on facebook and is looking to have much more access to g-cat owners -
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Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 07:44 PM
Website is no longer active
http://www.g-catmultihulls.com
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Posted: Feb 20, 2013 - 06:34 AM
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Posted: Feb 20, 2013 - 06:35 AM
Nacra and hobie parts are easily available at many locations. G-cat and supercat parts are not as easily found. Keep that in mind.
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