robwib Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hey all, I'm in the market for a 2nd hand 5.8 (possibly 2) and need any advice on what to look for/look out for when I find one? In particular we're looking for competitive race ready boats with trailers and rollers. Would it be better to get an older cat and throw a new tramp and set of sales at it? Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 http://www.catsailor.net/cgi-bin/ubb/Forum5/HTML/000287.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarra bay Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 hey we have a boat for sail its won nsw states and 2nd at the nationals in hervey bay give me a call 0412252827 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humdinger Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I believe there's a 5.8 for sale at the LSWSA in Brisbane. It's an older boat (#1339) but little used, updated to current spec (bridle foil) and in good condition. I'll find and post contact details. [This message has been edited by Humdinger (edited 20 January 2010).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Alex has one up here, I'll ask if he wants to move it because he was talking about a single hander. I could bring it down when i pick up my new boat....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humdinger Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I heard about your new toy Chocko ... when is it going to be ready? [This message has been edited by Humdinger (edited 20 January 2010).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwib Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi all, thanks for your replies! BTW Sales = Sails HOOD - Thanks for the link - this is exactly the tech info I needed. Obviously some passionate people in the sport! YarraBay - I'll give you a call tomorrow. Sounds like you have a great boat for sale. Humdinger - #1339 sounds ok - what does it mean "current spec (bridle foil)"?? Cruiser - If you could let me know about Alex's cat that'd be great! Thanks again for your prompt replies. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humdinger Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Older Nacra 5.8's had traditional bridle wires. Later boats changed to using a Bridle Foil ... a metal beam that replaced the bridle wires. These later boats also have a larger (different) jib. The #1339 boat has been converted from bridle wires to a bridle foil, and has had the jib replaced, so it carries the same rigging and sails as a new boat. The contact for this boat is Clifford Heath on 0402990558. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humdinger Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 #1339 was sold earlier today. It was a great boat at a great price, and sold within 3 days of going on the market. Sorry. If you see a boat going for the right price, look at it straight away. It's a sellers market in SE Qld at the moment. [This message has been edited by Humdinger (edited 21 January 2010).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Spoke with Alex tonight, forgot to ask... to busy asking about his USA holiday... Have a look here http://www.nacra.com.au/used-boats I think it's the thiird from the top BTW humdinger, they are getting there, but good things take time I don't want to rush them....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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