Howdy! I am looking into possibly installing a boomkicker. I notice that there are 2 different models which should work for the C18. The model 400 (boats 16'...
Keith, I'm using the 750 model with the lighter of the two rods that came with it. Although it involved installing the attachment to the boom, it makes for a...
I hope I don't sound like a dummy, but here goes. I learned to sail on a J24 with a traveler. My newly purchased 1987 Capri18 doesn't have a traveler and I'm...
Hi I use the model 400 on my C18 and it works great. It comes with 2 sets of flexible rods of different strengths. (I used the light duty set). I would not go...
... Capri18 doesn't have a ... toggle and turnbuckle. ... pennant and no turnbuckle. ... Sounds more like you are trying to rig the main sheet rather than the ...
Thanks Richard. I meant the main sheet. Poor wording of question on my part. Got it figured out. The backstay, forestay and shrounds weren't attached to the...
Thanks to all who provided information on the Boomkicker. I talked to the rep at Seoladair and he mentioned that the smaller rods on the model 750 are the...
I am undecided between listed boats. I have turtled a couple of Centerboard boats so I am leaning towards Keel models. I sail a small lake and go rarely go...
I can share my perspective, having owned a variety of both centerboard and keel boats. In fact , I owned ComPac SunCat #16 from 2001 to the end of 2004 when I...
... If you were trailersailing, I'd point out the Sun Cat, with the Mastendr system and sitting low on the trailer, is much easier to rig and launch, but you...
I hear you. We had a Potter 19 and she hated the keel and its rigging in center of cabin. I hated the weak gelcoat and the beer bottom sized pieces that fell...
If I was trailering, I'd go with the SunCat. Compac has really worked at making their boats trailer friendly.....but since you are sailing from a dock, I think...
I recently read in one of the Yahoo boat groups that a Lysol or Listerene/water mix in a spray bottle worked great as an insect repellant. I don't remember...
We do a lot of camping and boating and we've always used Deep Woods Off or long sleeves and pants. Usually the critters come out about 45 mins before and...
According to sales brochure standard sail a 135% foretriangle sail on new boats. Best I can do. Hope this helps ... that ... get ... Below are ... says ... ...
I'm looking at purchasing a Catalina 18 and am wondering if my truck might be too small. I drive a Nissan Frontier, 4-cylinder, 5-speed that is rated for 3500 ...
There should be no problem with the muscle needed. The problem may be in the clearance though. I tow my Capri with a Buick Rendezvous. Almost my entire rear...
As long as you are under the rating of your vehicle you should be fine. Remember though, common sense and driving very sensibly are at least as important at as...
Matt....a Frontier is a pickup right? If so, you should be fine. After you back the empty trailer down the ramp, block the front tires of your pickup. If it's...
Fortunately, I believe the Frontier has a hand-operated parking brake you can use to hold your position while you have one foot on the clutch and one on the...
I pull my Catalina 18 with a Ford Ranger with a 4-cyl engine and it did just fine pulling up the ramp. The Nissan Frontier 4 cycl is more powerful then...
Yes from me !!! I have not put the boat to water but that extension looks like it will keep my rear wheels out of the water. REALLY HEAVY son of a gun, its...
I have a tongue extension of about 8 feet... and I still have to back the truck rear wheels into the water up to mid cap or a bit more to launch & retrieve. It...
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