While many people prefer the inboard diesel engine for the Com-Pac Horizon Cat, I prefer the outboard. Nine out of ten Com-Pac Horizon Cats sold are the inboard diesel Horizon Cat version, and one out of ten is a Horizon Cat with an outboard … [Read more...]
Sailing
I've sailed boats ranging from my Klepper foldable kayak and my Hobie Adventure Island to 40-foot and 50-foot cruising sailboats. If it has to do with sailing, you'll find it here.
The Short History of My Life With My F-27 Trimaran #162, Surrender
Racing Surrender in Charlotte Harbor I first saw a Corsair F-27 trimaran at the Miami Boat Show not long after the boat was introduced to the market. I thought it was sheer genius, and unlike anything I had ever seen before. It was incredible … [Read more...]
A Tour of the Replica of the Caravelle Niña
The replica of the famous sailing ship Niña at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda, March 2008.The Niña was a tiller-steered boat. Its large tiller sweeps a broad arc on the steerage deck, which is the only well-protected area in which the crew could … [Read more...]
The Com-Pac Legacy: A Review
The Com-Pac Legacy Tohatsu 3.5 2-stroke The handheld GPS recorded 4.6 knots of speed from the little Tohatsu at a comfortable cruising speed — and 5.1 knots at full throttle The Legacy has a mast-mounted halyard fairlead (at left in above … [Read more...]
Hobie Mirage Adventure Island: His Review
Sailing / Paddling / Pedaling the Hobie Mirage Adventure Island The akas attach to crossbeams with a single pin His and Hers Reviews — His Review See Her Review Sailing the Hobie Adventure Island trimaran "Sail/Yak" is a pure sailing … [Read more...]
Blown Down in a 44′ CSY
Yes, this CSY 44 was knocked down in a rain squall The CSY 44 is widely thought of as a tropical tank, overbuilt for heavy use as a charter sailboat, and practically indestructible. Although the ballast to displacement ratio is fairly low for … [Read more...]
Spring Sailboat Races With the Punta Gorda Sailing Club
Sailboat racing in January in Florida means putting on a long-sleeved shirt, and perhaps a hat for protection from the sun. The Sunfish Nationals competition was taking place in Charlotte Harbor during our third race. Race three saw the arrival … [Read more...]
Hobie Mirage Adventure Island: Her Review
Sailing / Paddling / Pedaling the Hobie Mirage Adventure Island The Hobie Mirage Adventure Island — the kayak that sails, paddles, and pedals. His and Hers Reviews — Her Review See His Review Hobie calls it a 16' trimaran … [Read more...]
The Catalina Expo 12.5: A Review
The Catalina Expo 12.5 Reviewed May 2007 I took the Catalina Expo 12.5 out for small boat sailing day with the Punta Gorda Sailing Club and learned a bit more about how the boat likes to sail in light air. On the way out, I passed one of … [Read more...]
Cruising Florida’s Panhandle — Part 11: Another Crossing From He**, and Home
Was that jet doing aerobatics, or what?Our last sunset of the cruise was really spectacular, and I took several pictures. Part 11: Oct. 25-26, 2006The Trip Home: We Decide To Make A Run For It Our plan evolved once again in response to the … [Read more...]
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