Also, I have noticed that most of the 18' and up cats have diamond wires on the mast. Mine is an older cat and dosnt have this. Is it a good idean to have this? If so can I just order one for a hobie or nacra off salty dog ind it will work? I dont see one for a solcat 18 on their website.

HEY, IS THERE ANYONE IN ARIZONA WITH A CAT THAT I CAN RUN WITH? Im in Glendale.

When I had a Hobie 16 I put the mast up singlehanded a few times by lugging it into place by hand, dont want to do that any more, it hurts. I am more into easy these days.
The winch does the lifting just fine, I just need to keep the mast strait. The jib sheets worked ok but maby there is a better way. Thanks for the input.