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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...
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...
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