[quote=JETSFA]I just purchased a 1984 Nacra 5.7 just over a year ago, and have had to redo everything except, tramp, trailor, and mast. I have had mine out about 8 times always in the Gulf near Galveston. Twice I had demasting occur, the first time was because of old shrouds and someone was tape happy and you couldn't inspect the wires and it kept the moisture in and it demast last time out all new lines but the front shackle messed up some how right above the bridles. The wind a current took us into shore. It is a great boat except for the demasting part of course. I went from a Hobie 16 and is a great upgrade. The learning curve from a Hobie 16 to the Nacra is a lot more than I thought but I have had friendly sailors give me tips. I bought the boat with trailor for $2,000.00 and have put about $1200.00 into it including 5.7 G-Cat sails which work pretty well but I bet the original n sails would be better but couldn't find any used sails at the time. For around $3000.00 I have a pretty fast boat and is a lot of fun throught the surf. [/quote]
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