Mar 16, 2018 · If you want to sail a a pair of Sinking Bananas get a Hobie, if want to sail a real CAT get the prindle. check out Catamaran Sailing - Murrays Sports for parts and stiff for either …

Feb 16, 2015 · Forget about Prindle 19 as a first boat. Unless you have at least one decent and experienced crew you will not be able to launch and sail that cat. And don't even think about …

Aug 28, 2016 · Next came the Prindle 16. I did a lot of work on that boat and have done some pretty good coastal trips on her. Main changes I made was to the rig; 2 reefs in the main, hank …

Aug 25, 2022 · I just replaced the traveller on our 1977 B 29.9 with a Lewmar unit, the original was a 1 to 1 vs the 4 to 1 mechanical advantage of the Lewmar, it was harder to remove the …

Nov 8, 2012 · Hobie, Prindle and Nacra are your choices in the 18' range. do not get a Sol cat or Trac 16 no matter how cheap. if you are fun sailing/launching single handed then I would get a …

Jan 31, 2013 · Prindle 16 mast is sealed so it will float. no need to ad any flotation to the inside, all it will do is make it heavier and not float a well. if you do turtle get all the weight on the back …

Mar 12, 2018 · If you want to sail a a pair of Sinking Bananas get a Hobie, if want to sail a real CAT get the prindle. check out Catamaran Sailing - Murrays Sports for parts and stiff for either …

Jul 11, 2022 · I have a Prindle 18. Bought it in 2016. Been having a great time sailing it. Lately been having rudder issues. The screws in the rudder casing have been denting and even …

Jun 14, 2015 · I purchased and sail a Prindle 16 catamaran. The Prindle comes with a boom. Although, this boom mounted off the mast is dangerous when it swings around during a tack. …

Jul 10, 2013 · In the multihull camp, I'd recommend a Prindle over a Hobie 16 for several reasons. Better build quality, a tad more buoyancy in the bows so pitchpoling is less likely, and a lower …