I have a 92 Hobie 20. I noticed the boom seemed really low so I compared it to other H 20's. The gooseneck on my mast is ~6" from the base, while the rest of the 20's at my club are ~10". Also the rotation arm is mounted above the boom. It looks like a "factory" job with stainless diamond shaped reinforcement plates on the mast where the wishbone is mounted to the mast. It looks like the rotator was mounted at the base at one point because the holes where the cleats would mount on the trampoline track are stipped out.

So, does anyone know what the deal is with the boom location? Has Hobie changed that spec in the last 10 years? My boat is one of the first(#141). Also, any ideas for taking care of those stripped holes for the cleats.

Finally, have there been any changes other than switching from Skip Elliot sails?

Thanks

Scott Tuttle

H 20 #141