C-Class Cats where once at the top of our sport, before the massively expensive and impractical wing rigs caused the almost extinction of the class.

I know of 3 that have survived
My own boat Emma Hamilton Little Americas Cup Winner 64 & 65 (can be regulaly seen strutting her stuff in the solent)

Lady Helmsman L.A.C. winner 66, 67 & 68 (on display in the national maritime museum falmouth uk)

Ocelot the unfortunate boat that marked the end of the Uk domination of the Little Americas Cup ( under restoration soon to join Emma Hamilton on the Solent)

Are there any others out there?

Recent info in this unfortunately named thread.. :-)

http://www.catsailor.com/forums/sho...13&an=0&page=0#Post68313

I didnt anticipate the my thread would be the place for all the Toronto C Class updates or I would have titled it better.

At least it got the attention of the Toronto team and they are participating in the discussion.

Perhaps Rick could edit the title; it's such a great thread...

Hey Rick,
Can you edit the title of "whats missing here"

to something like C Class discussion

Thanks

Bill

I've got a pair of C-cat hulls in my back yard that I intend to *someday* get back on the water. The boat came out of the LA area, my understanding is that it was one of several of the same design that were built for a local yacht club in the '70s.

The hulls need a lot of repair work. The mast is pretty mickey-mouse, so I'll probably end up replacing it. It has a soft uni-rig, with external wooden battens, so I'll replace that too. I also need cross-bars and rudders.

If/when the local beach-cat racing scene dies out to the point where its no fun to campaign my Nacra 5.8, then I'll put some money and effort into getting the C-cat together. Right now it's a low priority item.

I think I saw one of these at Elliott/Pattison Sails down in Newport Beach. Skip Elliott could probably give you more on the history and what you might want to do to get it back on the water. Good luck with it!

here's one...