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New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom #201731
02/01/10 04:36 PM
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I'm getting ready to take the plunge and buy a new A-Cat. My decision seems to have boiled down to a Gel-Tek or Marstrom. All things being equal which is the better boat, design, construction, durability, speed, etc....Also what is the popular sail setup. Finally what do people do regarding transporting boats around, bunk trailers, roofs, enclosed trailers etc...Thanks Scott

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Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: The Boathouse] #204165
02/23/10 10:35 AM
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You can't go wrong with either platform. Both have proven themselves to be very fast.

Most a-cat trailers transport the boats by suspending them from the beams. I've got a trailex A-cat trailer that I really like.


Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: mikekrantz] #204209
02/23/10 09:05 PM
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So much so that you take it out to breakfast with you in the Keys smile

Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: The Boathouse] #204237
02/24/10 11:06 AM
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If you are interested in a Gel-tek, I have one. email me at gisco@tampabay.rr.com

Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: GISCO] #204281
02/24/10 06:11 PM
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Okay Gord, what are you getting?
Set you a pm.

Fred

Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: fredsmith] #204434
02/26/10 04:43 PM
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Actually, that is the McDaddy Lennardized F18/A-cat doublestack with cheese trailer.

Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: The Boathouse] #204658
03/02/10 01:03 AM
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Here's how I transport my A2:

http://www.catsailor.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=158420&page=1

The 30 ft mast does stick out a bit, but no problems with many freeway miles.


Eric Poulsen
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Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: ejpoulsen] #206310
03/22/10 07:48 AM
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Boathouse, from what I can tell the Marstrom is THE choice for those who are heavier (190/200 lbs plus would just be a guess). There is a great one for sail on the usaca.info site. Also a geltek there.

Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: Lost in Translation] #206875
03/26/10 08:53 PM
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The DK17 is the boat for heavier souls.


Tom Siders
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Re: New Gel-tek vs New Marstrom [Re: windswept] #206883
03/26/10 11:58 PM
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I'm 93kg and my Geltek is just fine. The Flyer 1's were a little bit more weight sensitive though.


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