Aquarius Sail Owners

One more thing--I set up my trapeze handles like this: I use the tail end of the adjuster line to mount the hook. The adjuster line is tied to a little sister clip which clips to the bungee. That makes it really easy to disconnect for trailering. I take out the keeper flap on the hook so it is easie...

That's about it. I got a custom tramp from Slo sails and I really like it. I did have to get more material added to the sides because it pulled out of the track. I'm into the tramp for $200 plus shipping, so I can't complain. I wanted the lacing in the center because I just like it that way. Also, I...

OK, for a little spinnaker action, I have added a big lance cleat and pulley to the side of the mast for the spin uphaul. The uphaul runs down through the lance cleat and then through the pulley. You can raise the sail from anywhere on the boat and even while standing up. Tom turned me on to this id...

I swapped out the factory tiller connectors with yolks. I bought new plastic plugs, roatated them 90 degrees and drilled through top to bottom. I used a bolt with a long smooth shank so that it wouldn't shred the rudder control lines. http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h360/DanBerger/Supercat/IMG_1...

Som pics of my downhaul I rigged a custom setup that lets me adjust the downhaul on the fly from any angle on the boat. I put stoppers on the lines so it can bottom out and still be able to be adjusted from the other side. I run the line (yellow) under the jib sheets and tie it off on the small shac...

The jib control line goes back to swivel cam cleats on the beam, then across the boat and to the eyelet where the stock jib car mounts. I removed the metal eyelet and used a 'soft' one, which is just the outer layer of some cheap line. I run the jib sheet around the outside of the trapeze bungee so ...

These are shots of the end of the compression pole. I set the jib control system up like an Inter 20. I really wanted a 'continuous' line like on most other beach cats so I could get to it from either side of the boat. The SC20 rig with the siamese block is nice, but it has a single line coming out ...

OK, a little walkaround of the compression pole and self tacking jib car, track and controls: I had to grind the bracket and screws a little to clear the car. http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h360/DanBerger/Supercat/IMG_1229.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h360/DanBerger/Supercat/IMG_1227...

OK, finally got the new rig on the boat and went out for a shake down cruise today. I had the mast raked at about 20 degrees and it is now at 16.5 degrees. I thought I would get it lower, like in the 10-12 degree range, but I guess my trig is a little rusty. I know, I know, the factory says 5 degree...

I'll get a pic soon.. The flexible cutting board shim worked out REALLY well...for about a season. I used an orbital palm sander to rough up the gel coat on the blade, and I roughed up the surface on the shim. I then glued the shim to the blade with model cement--something like "CA", like ...

I did exactly that--I bought new plugs from Tom, turned them 90 degrees and installed a yolk (like the tiller extension connector yolk) on top of the tillers. You have to be very careful when drilling through the plugs to keep them centered. Also, I suggest using a bolt that is not threaded all the ...

I agree that the self tacking jib isn't a go fast addition (over the stock jib) and it really does make single handing a LOT easier. I got mine just for that reason. OK, now on the ARC 17 VS A cat downwind? No way. On an A-C course, the 17 wouldn't stand a chance. Beam reach? different story. I have...

You know, everyone talks about putting a larger rig on boats and it usually never ends up well. I know there are tall rig Supercats (TR20, 19XL) but I really just don't see it as a benefit on the 15! I know Bill can justify it, I'm just on a different page. I think that a 17 with a 15 rig on it woul...

So...Bill, What was the inspiration behind the 15? I'm smoking about every Hobie 16 out there--the 17 just hurts their feelings more! I laid my 15 main sail on top of a Hobie 16 main and they are pretty much the same size. The roach is a lot larger higher up on my sail. I've also had my 15 next to a...

Thanks, Bill--that was pretty much what I was loking for. Remember, I'm the guy who met you in Atlanta to buy your 20 quite a few years ago. I don't have the hulls, yet, but they are in my area somewhere. This boat is like the Great White Buffalo, because we have all heard of it, but no one has seen...