Mid Life Crisis, what have I done, a pic of my soon new to be cat

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flfingermullet

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Posted: May 19, 2013 - 12:18 PM

HULLFLYERI used to own a super cat 20 and loved it. Not a tall rig but with a short spin pole and big reacher. I found it easiest to sail with a crew of 3. One of the crew on the jib, the other with mainsheet and traveler. Skipper just driving. Dave Posey from Riveria Beach made and maintained my sails, he was a big advocate of Super Cats and I beleive he made a lot of the sails for Bill Roberts, one of, if not the best sailors of this platform. I also still live in South Florida, Delray Beach and would also enjoy a ride.
PS I sold my SC 20 in 2000 and it went across the border to Canada

You sir will be getting a PM from me as soon as I get settled. I really want to get a cruising set of sails with reef points ..... just not sure how you do that on a boom-less rig?? Just new tack and clew and tie it up....wtf...lol.
flfingermullet

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Posted: May 19, 2013 - 01:13 PM

H14Tav8orAwesome !!!! I know how the smaller versions of these are. I agree with the FIND crew. And please consult your doctor and make sure your heart is healthy enough for riding this gal !!! Also remember to seek medical help for any perma-grin lasting more than a week.

I just bought a perma grin detector....I may have issues
samc99us

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Posted: May 22, 2013 - 01:22 PM

We race against one on a weekly basis. This is NOT a boat for single handing AT ALL. They are overpowered 2-up in 12 kts of breeze. It's a BIG boat. Might want to keep it in the channel for a little bit, getting out through those inlets can be a bet hairy.

As to cruising sails with reef points, I'd just get a set of smaller sails cut. Honestly in anything more than 5-8 kts of breeze you'd feel safer with less sail area up while cruising. Also, a dacron main really won't work, need to be able to crank the downhaul on like a modern boat.

Stay safe, have fun!

Edited by samc99us on May 22, 2013 - 01:25 PM.
H14Tav8or

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Posted: May 23, 2013 - 09:53 AM

QuoteDave Posey from Riveria Beach made and maintained my sails, he was a big advocate of Super Cats and I beleive he made a lot of the sails for Bill Roberts, one of, if not the best sailors of this platform.

Dave Posey did make the sails and I have an original set, according to Matt Haberman, that came with my '85 SC19. They needed a bit of work but hey try and find an '85 Ford that runs period. What an opportunity to get Haberman, Roberts and Posey all together the day the boat arrives there for you. WOW could you learn a lot from those 3 about this rocket. Jealous meter just pegged a bit higher....Photo op for the entire sport, on your boat, as those three had almost as big an affect on it as Hobie did.

Edited by H14Tav8or on May 23, 2013 - 09:54 AM.
SC19

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Posted: Jun 13, 2013 - 08:29 AM

flfingermullet
SC19That is sick.

I live in Palm Beach Gardens, I'll be looking for you on the water.

Hey SC19 you live just around the corner.....shoot perhaps we could ride some swells against each other this October.....got a pic of your sc19??? I have Never seen you.

Sold my old boat and don't have one right now, I boat whore when time and opportunity arises. There is a 19 in Jupiter I am trying to pry out of the owners hands, has custom Posey sails.

There is a really tricked out SC20 on Singer Island that sails a bit, I think the owners name is Craig.
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Posted: Jun 13, 2013 - 03:47 PM

flfingermulletHey, been lurking for years but never really had anything I thought was worth while to share or post. But I would like some opines on my soon new to be cat. I'll get her in about three weeks. Below is a pic of her at Aquarius getting a final check out and refit.

flfingermullet,

Did you get her on the water yet? Report please!

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flfingermullet

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Posted: Jun 16, 2013 - 01:46 PM

SC19Sold my old boat and don't have one right now, I boat whore when time and opportunity arises. There is a 19 in Jupiter I am trying to pry out of the owners hands, has custom Posey sails.

There is a really tricked out SC20 on Singer Island that sails a bit, I think the owners name is Craig.

Hey SC19 are you really a boat whore...I need one. lol. All I would ask is helping me wash her when done and actually show up at agreed upon times, unlike most of my friends.

Now I am figuring you are Snookslanger on floridasportsman....true? If so I think we could have some fun, being a FS member I assume you will have no issue with trolling a wahoo wire line and a gaff Velcroed to the mast.

Edited by flfingermullet on Jun 16, 2013 - 11:54 PM.
flfingermullet

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Posted: Jun 16, 2013 - 01:59 PM

DamonLinkous
flfingermulletHey, been lurking for years but never really had anything I thought was worth while to share or post. But I would like some opines on my soon new to be cat. I'll get her in about three weeks. Below is a pic of her at Aquarius getting a final check out and refit.

flfingermullet,

Did you get her on the water yet? Report please!

Aquarius, F'd up the motor mount....well their sub did. They are fixing, top notch group. I should get her by the end of the month.

Oh, did buy my kicker got a torqueedo.
vkm

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Posted: Jun 16, 2013 - 08:27 PM

i have a sc19 and it is a beast and it's fast. last week we hit 20kts. but i would not sail it solo it's to powerful in stronger winds to hold it down and have a good time sailing. i can't imagine sailing a sc22 solo.

some videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idRqUCdmWr4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VRyHJQZ1uM

good luck with your new cat take it easy on the beginning she is a beast

bernd

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flfingermullet

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Posted: Jun 16, 2013 - 11:00 PM

vkmi have a sc19 and it is a beast and it's fast. last week we hit 20kts. but i would not sail it solo it's to powerful in stronger winds to hold it down and have a good time sailing. i can't imagine sailing a sc22 solo.

some videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idRqUCdmWr4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VRyHJQZ1uM

good luck with your new cat take it easy on the beginning she is a beast

bernd

sc19 nacra5.8 dragonfly 800

Cool video, that water looks COLD!!! Where you located?

This is the only decent video I have found of my new girl in action, please note the warm waters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3ok9j2hYJ8

Edited by flfingermullet on Jun 17, 2013 - 12:15 AM.
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Posted: Jun 17, 2013 - 03:26 PM

flfingermullet
Oh, did buy my kicker got a torqueedo.

Nice, that's one high-end trolling motor! Perfect match for your rocket ship if you are going to have an outboard. Would like to see a pic of the finished mounting.

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flfingermullet

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Posted: Jul 07, 2013 - 08:22 AM

Ok I got her, Bill and Tom helped me tune her

Stepping the mast is easy solo with the arc22 see ....Tom solo with Bill supervising btw arc22 gin pole setup is awesome....just sayin.

Getting the tramp rigged

Bill and Tom arguing about my trapeze setup, Bill's son on left seems to have no issue...lol.

Finally, dunked Bill and Tom on the right my coworkers with tow bote on the left.

Setting up her new pad.

btw, if you are ever considering a floating dock, get a jet dock, mine is over ten years old and sheet it looks new and was easy to mod for the arc, just sayin.

Her new pad, now I got to work to pay for this sheet.

Edited by flfingermullet on Jul 07, 2013 - 08:39 PM.
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Posted: Jul 07, 2013 - 06:07 PM

Awesome!

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Posted: Jul 08, 2013 - 02:18 PM

I have a 22 as well, feel free to contact me if you want to chat.

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Posted: Jul 08, 2013 - 02:43 PM

I need a cigarette after watching that

WOW! sweet ride - congrats

QuoteThis is the only decent video I have found of my new girl in action, please note the warm waters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3ok9j2hYJ8
flfingermullet

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Posted: Jul 08, 2013 - 08:09 PM

oops....lol I thought was your vid.

Edited by flfingermullet on Jul 08, 2013 - 09:25 PM.
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Posted: Jul 09, 2013 - 07:18 AM

I move we have a Beachcats.com conference in his back yard. All in favor?

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