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by someguyinohio
June 19th, 2008, 9:41 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: SC 17 purchase
Replies: 2
Views: 6158

SC purchase / bent mast approach

I've straightened three bent masts. 2 with excellent success. With patience, I was able to achieve a ruler straight mast again. My approach was a little different. I laid the bent mast on the boat and used the front cross beam on the cat as the pressure point while me and my jib man push down at ...
by someguyinohio
June 19th, 2008, 9:20 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Weight of the early 80's SC17
Replies: 1
Views: 4770

Weight of the early 80's SC17

Hi. I recently purchased a 1981 SuperCat 17. Boat is a joy to sail. I've had her out and am already impressed with low wind speed tacking and overall boat speed / efficiency.

However, it seems alot heavier than 320 lbs. My 86 Hobie 17 is right next to it and it seems to weigh significantly less. I ...