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In most cases, no. This is because the one with the neurotoxin is very rare. So although there are blooms and "red tide" in other places, it likely is not as dangerous. Look up your blooms and see if they contain the neurotoxin. "harmful algae Karenia brevis, which release a powerful a...

Very simple. But I fully understand if you don't want to accept it. Florida gubment does not mention it is a dangerous neurotoxin that enters the brain in a few seconds. Florida Government has many web sites, some telling you that can swim in it (NO! Don't!). Florida Government actually sent an...

It's hard to understate the effect of Red Tide - think "chemical weapon". It's a neurotoxin - with many effects. So, the respiratory is just a small introduction. It enters the brain within 10 seconds of breathing it. It can easily do permanent damage - especially to those often exposed or who...

Getting back to the original premise - I can't help but be impressed by some of the "portable" catamarans starting to be around. Some of these are clearly thought out - engineered. I'm still not sold on inflatable, but foam filled hulls such as the X-Cat seem OK. Most importantly, I can tell by...

I bought a new Pryde sail - colorful, but I'm not going to install it yet. I took the MF out yesterday for the first time and the ratty looking sail works well and holds shape. BTW, I love that little boat (so far!). I can see Fulcrum making a $2995 mini-Rocket...or someone else. There is a...

For the price of just the dolly, you get a nice looking Sunfish with it....FB Marketplace Someone must want this....

Pulled the trigger on a MF - dry as a bone (super light weight!)....No bailer, meaning it's probably the first year of production. Sail is a bit ratty - I ordered a new one ($120 at Pryde)... I expect to have it in the water this week!

Doesn't the original Topper sorta look like the Butterfly? Those mini-scows look fun but the Butterfly has a bit of weight to it. I think the Topper is 35+ lbs less. Speaking of weight, I found a nearby Minifish in very good condition....I need to chit or get off the pot, because I want one for...

Anyone know about the strange colors that some of these Windriders seem to be? I even noticed a pink one! I wonder if the factory was just messing around with color schemes or if these are painted (which would be terrible). I found some brochures and no gradient or rainbow colors were...

I dug around to see if there were any for sale in the North - found one for about 2K (no trailer). It doesn't look perfect - I'd say "good" condition. If one shows up at a super good price or in excellent shape I'm game. I would also do the external rudder thing for starters. Given the choice...

I've sailed WR17's and owned a 10' for two years - funny sailing that one - in RI and then on Sarasota Bay. Easy to launch from anywhere. You can sometimes find a used 10 for $500 or so.  The 17 is massive - that is, the 16 seems a more sweet spot unless there is a real reason for upsizing. A...

Quite a few of that brand around. I think some here noted that they were a boatload of problems - if I was going by looks alone I'd have one.....

You are correct that the boom and mast are likely to bust or bend if this were operated too aggressively.  I'm somewhat confident that the small changes will work to some degree.  Here is the quickie "use what I have" block I made up for the sheet - this should provide angled downward pressure...

Snark Alert! But this one has 100 sq ft of sail - and an actual interior with bench seating! FB Marketplace.  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580795729965318/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks This is another boat I'd probably...

I have the fairing compound and varnish on the way from Amazon - the centerboard does have the foil shape...I assume, like my other boat, that the more blunt edge goes forward. So, yes, the center board will be very smooth below the waterline (1/2 of it is in a trunk above the hull). As to the...

I'll go with the clew tie, etc. I also think a swivel cleat or pulley and cleat (DIY/home-made) like in most other boats...putting the main sheet down would help in both pulling the boom downward and also giving me a cleat option for a few seconds of time to adjust other stuff.  I'm slightly...

Is this the case even with a good daggerboard (which it has - perhaps 2 feet under the craft)? I do notice that the rudder is not very deep in the water - but that hasn't been a problem so far as the heel isn't too far. Finding a good seating position is hard in these boats (when sailing)...

I used the term Whitehall to describe this form of boat. It really is a nice craft - great for rowing, motoring (trolling motor)  - not so great for sailing, although these boats were used for that in times gone by.  I'm not looking to waste time on it so if it's as Good as it Gets basically...

I am amazed that there aren't more threads here on the newer cats that are super-lightweight (read that - blow up!) - it seems like they have come a LONG way, and some are claimed to be the "baby boomers" answer. Maybe someone - who knows these (is the Red Beard Guy here?) can start a thread on...

No primer at all. That Marine paint I used is super sticky! I probably just cleaned and lightly hand sanded and then maybe wiped it with a little solvent just to be sure.  Paint may not matter much if not keeping it in the water and if covering it when storing - but if it's going to be in the...