Just your luck. Check out www.fleet42.com AND www.azcatsailor.com AND www.fleet66.com (hobie fleet). There is a fun sailing weekend next weekend at Lake Roosevelt. The fleet is going to Rocky Point towards the end of April also.

About the solcat 18. I used to own one here in the valley. It was white, with red and black sails. I thought there was a blue one floating around the valley too. I never did get the trap wires hooked up on that boat though, so I cant help you there. I dont think you need to removed the end caps to get the tramp off. I think if you look at the endcaps, they should have a groove in them to get the tramp off. It might only be on one side. Maybe bring the boat next weekend to the lake, even if it is not ready for sailing. I dont know if I will be there, but there will be plenty of people with the knowledge to help you out, give you some ideas, and get you going in the right direction.

Jonathan Grant
Mesa, AZ
boatless