PP Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hi, Im new here. Just looking at ebay etc for a cat to replace my sailboard and I realize I dont know too much about which cat is best. Friends I sail with (on 30ft sloop) recomend either a Windrush or a Capercat. I like the look of Caper cat and also the Hydro cat but cant find any info about the Hydro - are there spares etc easily available for the Hydro in Australia? Website?? Should I be looking at something different? My plan is just to sail for fun and possibly race with a local club here on the Central Coast, either way I want a boat that will not nosedive or break easily and which can be setup /sailed single handed if need be. Really appreciate any help, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 -try looking up Hydra,not Hydro -how much you looking at spending???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PP Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Tried that already, google finds nothing much for either. Probably spend up to $2500 but it depends whats available and if spares can be got, quality of sails, reputation of the boat etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 pp where are you going to sail on the central coast there is mannering park on saturday or toukley on sunday both clubs have mixed fleet racing the windrush is a good boat (depending on your build)or even a maricat depending on if you are sailing one up or two up also would sway which way to go seeyou on the water richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 .2 hydras in trading post ,1 listed as 16 hobie (photo) http://www.tradingpost.com.au [This message has been edited by Village Idiot (edited 05 August 2006).] [This message has been edited by Village Idiot (edited 05 August 2006).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PP Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Originally posted by richard campbell: pp where are you going to sail on the central coast there is mannering park on saturday or toukley on sunday both clubs have mixed fleet racing the windrush is a good boat (depending on your build)or even a maricat depending on if you are sailing one up or two up also would sway which way to go seeyou on the water richard I was just going to sail on the water, might do racing but unsure, racing is a good excuse to go sailing and helps you sail better. Will need to be able to sail single handed but would prefer having a crew. I might see you at one of these events if/when I get a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berny Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Here you go. Would be a great boat to start with. http://www.catsailor.net/cgi-bin/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000229.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micky Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 pp, Bris Cat Centre ae the manufacturer of Hydra, and a bunch of other cats. They also carry a range of second hand boats. there # 07 3271 4944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 In your price range, you should go for a Maricat 4.3. One up, two up, one sail, two sails, cruise or race. There are lots or Maris on the Central Coast for advise (Mannering Park, Toukley). While most boats are older (15 yrs) all parts are available (Brisbane Cat Centre). We have an active Class Association -- see Maricat Forum and Website- lots of healthy chat. The boats are easy to rig and sail. A $1000 boat, a new sail, some TLC and practice could see you sailing and racing with the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PP Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Wow what an good response. Thanks. I did buy the Hydra cat, I will enjoy sailing it as much as maintaining it. It does need a little maint. before it goes in the water for a test run and I will either keep it and race for fun or, sell and get the Mari cat as suggested here. Richard, can you post more details about the Mannering Park racing and club info please? Thanks everyone, P.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 pp mannering park starts on the 9 september and i think toukley starts 10 september theres a hydra at mannering park already so he would probably like to see you racing starts about 1230 thanks richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berny Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Good luck and have fun. Try racing, it's huge fun, not a big deal at club level really and I'm sure you'd be very welcome and well looked after at either M/Park or Toukley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PP Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks guys. I will probably see you at either M/park or Toukley. PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV YUKKA II Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 mannering park is a good club, very friendly. we sailed a round of the nacra series there last year and found the club very welcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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