Im thinking about purchasing a prindle 18-2 this week, I would really like to have a cat with wings for cruising the beach. I know they are available for most hobies but i cannot find anything on them as far as the prindle 18-2 goes.
If you know anything please let me know!
Does anyone know if wings are available for a prindle 18-2?
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Posted: Aug 10, 2013 - 07:57 PM
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Posted: Aug 10, 2013 - 08:05 PM
I'm surprised more boats don't offer them as an option. -
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Posted: Aug 10, 2013 - 08:07 PM
Thats exactly what I was thinking. All I really care about is cruising, extra weight isnt of much concern to me. -
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Posted: Aug 10, 2013 - 08:44 PM
Nacra made wings for about 2 years what work on the Prindles with very minor modifications. However good luck finding them and they are expensive when you do. I managed to get a set for about 2K a year ago and that was a decent deal.
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Posted: Aug 10, 2013 - 10:09 PM
A catamaran with wings take you from an uncomfortable sitting position ( boat without wings) to a relaxed level that I highly recommend.
I am sure there are many reasons why most boats don't have wings but I would rather sail with wings, especially if your bringing crew along. I do own two Hobie 16's that are fun and that trampoline feels pretty small on the 16.
Maybe I am too old and lazy for all that crawling around. And it does take longer to set up my 21SE but boy is it sweet.
Many years ago I revisited the notion that I always needed crew for my big boat the 21SE. Than I started more sailing solo and found that boat very stable and comfortable. The wind in southern Indiana is usually 10 to 15 mph on a good day and that is fine for solo sailing.
Over 15 and I need crew....
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Posted: Aug 10, 2013 - 11:34 PM
Are the Prindle crossbeams 4"? If so, then there is a good chance that the wing seats I've designed for the old Nacra's will work. Time allowing, I'll get pic's up this week. I've had over 600 pounds sitting on the prototype that I built for my 5.7, and the only worry was tipping the boat over. I plan to advertise them on this site shortly, and they will be priced about $1200.
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Posted: Aug 11, 2013 - 05:36 AM
The Prindle beams have a teardrop shape, not round like the older Nacras -
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Posted: Aug 11, 2013 - 07:00 AM
HULLFLYER...Did you get my emails?
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Posted: Aug 11, 2013 - 11:51 AM
I saw a pair from a hobie getaway installed on a p18. works fine, and the guy installed a front tramp.
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