Small Cats, Hitias, Maui, Melanésia etc...

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  • Just joined

    Hello Just joined the group.  I sent a message instead of posting here.  Not a good start!Anyway I have just bought a Melanesia and in the process of getting  my head round it.  I am trying to reduce the set up time for the sailing side, all suggestions welcome.  At the moment I sail a junk rigged…

    By Mark Stevens

    Mar 4, 2018

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  • Hitia 17 boat cover

    Does anyone have any experience of making or buying a boat cover for a Hitia 17? Mine is living outside fully assembled during the sailing season and could really do with something to keep the sun and rain off.Thanks,Dan

    By Dan Hammond

    Oct 14, 2015

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  • Hitia 17- Alternative Construction Techniques

    I'm currently in the process of building my Hitia 17, but I'm a little out of sequence, since I need to clear some projects from my shop before I can commence construction of the hulls.Most of my deviations from the plans are driven by areas where my experience tell me there are better altenatives…

    By Omar M. Rashash

    Jul 13, 2012

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  • Hitia 17 Cat Rig?

    I'm curious how you think the Hitia 17 would handle if the mast was moved up to the front beam and the rig was turned into a Sprit Cat Rig? Also, is there a way to calculate stability based on Width? My boat's beam is about 7 feet (so it does not have to be taken apart to be trailered) so to be on…

    By Ben Wertsch

    Nov 5, 2013

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  • Howdy

    Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I'm interested in the Wharram designs and philosophy so I thought I'd try building one. My dream Wharram would be the Tiki 38 but I wanted to start with a smaller project and so got the Hitia 17 plans.I'm lucky to have a 20X25' garage space to use for the…

    By Ben Wertsch

    Mar 20, 2013

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  • Hitia 17 improvements.

    Hi,I'm getting ready for my first build and I was looking through sea people magazine no. 36 (http://www.pca-seapeople.net/SeaPeople-036.pdf) and saw Jan Leendertz article regarding modifications on the hitia 17.Among other improvements,…

    By Josh

    Aug 25, 2013

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  • Hitia 17 plans .

    Hi , I need a recent set of plans for a Hitia 17. If anyone has a set for sale, from an abandoned or non started project ,let me know.

    By ruth turnbull

    Dec 11, 2012

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  • Melanésia cat

    Someone has already made ​​the experience of joining two Melanesian and sailing?I bought the plane of the Melanesian and I am thinking of building two hulls and use the rudder and crossbeams of hitia 14. Wing sails with 5,6m mast. Skeg or not? Any sugestion? 

    By Rogerio Martin

    Aug 21, 2011

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  • Drain holes for Hitia 17?

    I am wondering if the drain holes in the Hitia 17 hulls are really necessary. It is a bit weird to me to make deliberately holes in the hulls...I figure that I could get out any water also throught the hatches, maybe I have to scoop for a while...Has anyone made experiences where they were…

    By Martin

    Nov 19, 2011

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