Getting Back into Cats, with a Tornado!

climbnsail

Rank: Lubber

Registered: May 11, 2013

Last visit: May 13, 2013

Posts: 1
Posted: May 13, 2013 - 06:35 PM

I used to sail cats back in college, since then I have gotten into OD racing Keelboats.

My Qurestions are these;
Does anyone know anything abotu tornados built by Panther Craft of the UK?
The hulls are really light, and in great shape, this thing has been taken apart and stored in a barn for years, maybe decades..

Does anyone know if there is a reason H18 rudders (whole setup) won;t work on a tornado? The boat is missing a few parts, like ALL the blocks, and the rudders, casting, everything but the crossbar.

Any additional tips or insights would be great. I am psyced about getting back into cat sailing, and I love bringing old boats back to life. This will be the biggest cat I have owned (P16, h18)

Thanks all, please let the newb comments flow. Unless this place is a little classier than SA.

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davefarmer

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Registered: Oct 26, 2002

Last visit: Sep 23, 2019

Posts: 390
Posted: May 13, 2013 - 07:47 PM

If you don't get useful info here, check the yahoo Tornado group, very helpful guys there.
pbegle

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Registered: Mar 12, 2003

Last visit: Feb 19, 2021

Posts: 879
Posted: May 13, 2013 - 09:02 PM

I have 4 Tornados and there are 4 actively sailing on our lake, including a Panthercraft (that I found in a field in northern Ca.) Our local dentist loves the boat & put a Harken traveler on last season. But we don't allow Rambler parts on a Ferrari! I have a complete set of rudders & casings for a "T". See classifieds. Pete 909-800-5237
pknapp66

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Registered: May 09, 2009

Last visit: Aug 14, 2024

Posts: 686
Posted: May 14, 2013 - 05:09 PM

We bought a sailcraft Tornado in great shape last fall. Only sailed it one weekend but what a blast to sail that bit powerful boat. Can't go wrong with the Tornados. Our next outing will be Memorial weekend and it can't come fast enough.

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Pete Knapp
Schodack landing,NY
Goodall Viper,AHPC Viper,Nacra I20
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