chic014 0 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Has anyone got any thoughts or info on a Buffalo 14 Catamaran? From what I understand they are a NZ made rip-off of a Hobie 14. Hobie 14 is really only suitable as a single-hander and not two hander? So I assume a Buffalo 14 would be the same? Any info you can offer would be much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 The Buffalo is more like an Windrush than a Hobie, I used to sail my Windrush 14 2 up, but you need a jib as well. I think a jib on a furler standard on the Buffalo.Good boats in their time Link to post Share on other sites
chic014 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks all for your advice. I'm pretty much looking for a winter do-up garage project. Not really looking for a race boat, just something to have fun at the beach/lake over summer. It seems all of the above are suitable, so just need to find one at the right price and in the right condition. Link to post Share on other sites
patch 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 i got one last year (trade me $800) to keep over at waiheke- sails fine with 2* 70-80kg adults or an adult + 2 smaller kids. the jib has no furler.the hulls/spars/sails were in stunning condition for a 20+ year old and the trailer was the main thing needing a bit of work. Main problem is getting launched without boat ramp from beach- the shape and weight don't lend themselves to short handed launching over soft sand. that said in summer there are usually willing hands on beach to shift it and I'm working on model #2 launching trolley for next year after destroying the #1 model on its maiden outing. cheers patch Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Would you put a kite on a Buffalo cat? I'm getting one and would like to spice it up... I hear your opinions... Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I reckon you can just do what you want and what the hell. I had a Cougar Cat when I was a teenager. Similar to a Buffalo which I think came along later. I had a sh*t load of fun on it two up and not even a jib back then. I remember going across the bay at Manly once and the weather was bloody fresh and we were maxed out. A Tornado went screaming past us like we were standing still, then the water skier they were towing went past us... Link to post Share on other sites
rekooh1 0 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've just bought a Buffalo 14 from my son. We think we have a tuning problem as it wants to nose dive all the time, even with all the weight in the stern. Any suggestions appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
Kestrahl 6 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 They all want to do that when pushed in strong winds.. Another one is the Cresta Cat. A bit lighter than the windrush, hobie.. but easier to launch and retrieve. There were some Paper Tigers built in fibreglass by tiger boats, they go upwind better than the rest (centreboards) and have less nose diving tenancy and can carry 2 people fine. Link to post Share on other sites
southernman 73 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 watch the older buffalo's - quite a few of them have been repaired as they had a tendency to break up on the rear beam mounts. Basically our one when pushing hard with 2 up we pulled the rear beam out of the fibreglass - real messy repair by us as teenagers then put it up for sale so i guess don't buy our old one! Link to post Share on other sites
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