Bnaccas Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hi, sorry to bug you guys but I haven't sailed a cat (Maricat) since I was a kid with my old man (probably 20 years ago) and was looking at buying my own. I'm looking for a 14ft (maybe 16ft) with a jib or thereabouts. I just have a couple questions: - Which is considered the faster cat? - Which would be easier to rig? - Which would be the strongest? (hulls, rigging etc) - Which would be easiest to maintain? - Are replacement parts easy to get for all of them? Any help would be appreciated. I'm also in Melbourne if you know anyone with a good boat for sale. Looking to spend around 2000 to maybe 3000. Thanks Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 The 3 you mention all have very similar Y/sticks s/sloop, or cat rigged (little difference in speed), Hobie 14 no longer built in Aus, no state or national racing, Mari 14 bigest state and national fleets,plenty of second hand parts, Windy, tougher boat, cheaper and easier to get new parts, best weight carrying. I sail and enjoy a Mari 4.3 cat rigged, at 97 kg I am at a distinct disadvantage against lightweight skippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 $3k should buy you a very good race ready boat with all accs, beach wheels, sail box, reg trlr, I have an as new Mk 2 Mari, sloop rigged, on V/good trailer for $2.5, when you find a boat get back to this forum with sail No and details and ask advice. Good hunting, Darcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti2300 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I am involved with Windrush Association in Victoria. Happy to discuss any aspects of your choice of boat should you desire. Please email on yeti2300@hotmail.com if you need particular information or failing that you can always visit us at Chelsea yacht club. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoSport260 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hey Mike, I posted in the Mari forum that he should get in contact with you. Brendan you'd be well advised to have a chat with Mike and then probably with my father - Sloop rig Windrush national champ & 2nd in Supersloop, Warren. Cheers Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bnaccas Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thanks Tornado, I guessed that was the Mike you were talking about. Thanks for your help and everyone else. I have e-mailed Mike to see when people get together at Chelsea yc. This is only 10 minutes from home so should work out well. I'm looking at a couple windys and hopefully will decide on one soon. Thanks again, brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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