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Bradenton and Anna Maria, FL, launching locations
There are a few places to launch a catmaran aside from the local boat ramps. Here are the one's I've used fairly often...
Catamaran motor mount
I recently purchased a small outboard motor for my Prindle 18 catamaran and had to figure out how to mount it on my boat. I wanted something that was easily removable and was lightweight...
Summer Sailstice - a new holiday for sailors
June 21st, the solstice is being developed into a new holiday just for sailors. The longest sailing day of the year fits perfectly at the end of school and the beginning of summer sailing. It's a great opportunity to get your entire class out for a race or casual sail. Check out more, sign up to win and celebrate with sailors all over the world at http://www.summersailstice.com.
This year it's on a Friday so a great day to sail long into the evening.
See you on the water.
This year it's on a Friday so a great day to sail long into the evening.
See you on the water.
Place to launch near Lancaster Harrisburg PA
Looking for a place to go sailing this year- near Lancaster/Harrisburg, PA. Tried Havre de Grace, MD. Didn't like the rockey shore, Susquehana Flats.. The lake I sailed in is down 14' due to the drought. Looking for a place, northern Chesepeake Bay?...
A Batten Tapering Guide.
By Kim Miller. Wagga Wagga, Australia.
(First published in "On The Wire, 1996)
(First published in "On The Wire, 1996)
A catamaran is a highly efficient way of transforming sail power into
boat speed. Most Hobie sailors are quite satisfied with the power available
from their normal rig in even moderate winds. In heavy winds many sailors
find that power quite difficult to keep under control. However, there are
always those times when we try to find a bit more power and a bit more
speed. If you sail in light winds, or if you just like the speed of a catamaran,
then you are probably looking for another place to crank on a bit more
power. Your sail trim is the most obvious place to look.
A Galveston Experience
By Geoff Von Wollenberg
(first published in "On The Wire", 1996)
(first published in "On The Wire", 1996)
Galveston, Texas! Home of the famous sea wall, beautiful old homes and Bougainvilla. I had been trying to get there since I first moved to Texas in 1962 but never quite seemed to make it. When a group of my catamaran sailing buddies suggested the trip and I had the time free, I jumped at the chance. We discussed the trip and all took time off so that we could spend plenty of time enjoying ourselves. The six of us, including myself, decided to leave Dallas on Tuesday and to return home again on Sunday afternoon. Plenty of time to see the area, I thought. I had no idea what an interesting experience it would turn out to be.
Top 10 Worst Things to Hear from a New Crew Member
10. Jibsheet? What's that?
9. What do you mean, take off my spiked golf shoes?
8. Wow! We went the whole day without one pictchpo.... AAAAHHHH!!!
7. Let's go get a closer look at those jetskis.
6. Mind if I light up this cigar?
5. Here comes the coastguard. Did I mention I that I have a 10lb bag of cocaine in my shorts?
4. You've had your laugh. Now help me get my head out of the trampoline lacing.
3. We're sure to win. I brought my lucky anvil collection.
2. But... I thought you put the hull plugs in.
1. So... do you trailer with your rudders on or off?
9. What do you mean, take off my spiked golf shoes?
8. Wow! We went the whole day without one pictchpo.... AAAAHHHH!!!
7. Let's go get a closer look at those jetskis.
6. Mind if I light up this cigar?
5. Here comes the coastguard. Did I mention I that I have a 10lb bag of cocaine in my shorts?
4. You've had your laugh. Now help me get my head out of the trampoline lacing.
3. We're sure to win. I brought my lucky anvil collection.
2. But... I thought you put the hull plugs in.
1. So... do you trailer with your rudders on or off?
What's All This About Weather Helm?
By Kim Miller (Originally published in "On The Wire" in the July/August 1998 issue.)
"Set up for slight weather helm" "Lee helm is a dangerous way to balance your boat" Have you ever heard these statements? What do they mean? And is there anything that I need to do to my Hobie to fit into these requirements?
Here is the answer to these questions and more. More than you ever wanted to know about lee helm, weather helm, mast rake, rudder rake, tiller tug, rudder moment, and ruddertrack, and how they control your enjoyment and safety while sailing your Hobie Cat.
Adding double trailer rollers
Upgrading trailer rollers from single to double.
After switching from a H-16 to a P-18, I thought that since the 18 seemed to have more weight on the front single roller of my trailer, a second roller should be added. I made up a simple bracket that can be bolted in place of the single roller. I purchased an additional roller (in my case, 9") for each side and picked up the necessary metal at a local weld shop...General ...... ?
Hey Damon, looks very good. Nice work.
You might consider adding a "General Noise" or "general squawk" or whatever category. For notes like this that don't really fit into the stories category. Or will that start to then get too "chatty"?
Maybe a classifieds section? For members trying to sell off stuff?
Anyway, it looks great.
jcm
You might consider adding a "General Noise" or "general squawk" or whatever category. For notes like this that don't really fit into the stories category. Or will that start to then get too "chatty"?
Maybe a classifieds section? For members trying to sell off stuff?
Anyway, it looks great.
jcm
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