6:1 is all you will ever need on the 16. Going with more purchase makes it too hard to sheet out.

Get the H194 lower and the Carbo upper H2640. Standard on new Hobie 16's.

H194 Harken List: $173.25
H2640 Harken List: $85.20

We do not recommend the Carbo ratchet lower. It is a PITA to adjust the jaw angles.

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Matt Miller
Hobie Cat Company