Maybe I'm just dense ... I have the universal kit and was going to send it back to Murray's 'cause I don't see how it's gonna fit on the forward bar with the dolphin striker ... without going through the tramp which doesn't seem wise. I even have windsurfer masts for the damn thing, but now I'm thinking of going with a bungee/Hawaiian set up or whatever system.
I'm a newbie, have an 18, will be soloing ...
Where is the universal getting hooked up? Or - as in the pics - can I just tie the mast/pole to the striker?
gary
The Hawaiian System will not give you enough leverage to right the TheMightyHobie18 by yourself. The whole reason for the righting pole is to let you walk out or hang on it to get additional leverage that you can't get hanging offof the hull. The universal kit should have a Universal joint piece that attaches to the bottom of the front beam crossbar. The U-joint will allow the pole to pivot out sideways to be used for righting, with a stopper line to hold the pole at the proper angle. I believe the U-joint piece is supposed to be rivetted to the beam.
Rick's Power pole in action & installation instructions 
