Regarding boom: I thought all the standard Hobie 17's had booms. The Hobie 17 Sport, which is a standard 17 but with a jib, had a "boomlet," a partial boom.

I'm sure all these things will be cleared up when the experts get back on the forum this week. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I think you'll find H17s have booms.

H17 Classic has a full boom, H17 Sport uses a boomlet. Attachment to the sail differs. Full booms are hard to find.

Warbird, I do have a couple of H17 setup & tuning guides I can email you. If interested PM me with an email address.

Sail fast, Tom G

Warbird:

There is a whole chapter on the H-17 buy one of the best Carlton Tucker in "Catamaran Racing for the 90's". You can get in from the Online store here. Boom is MUCH better and allows you to setup a mast rotation system, that it REALLY needs. I enjoyed mine for 6 yrs, before I got the Mystere 4.3. Learning spin to get ready for the Blade someday.

Doug

Doug

Yes, thanks, it WOULD NOT go turtle.

What is a shroud extender?

Thank you for all of this as I like to create a file on any boat I use.
I do already have cat racing for the 90s but forgot about that tuning guide.
Anyone know the reasons for going to boomlet for the jibbed 17?

The reason for the boomlet on the 17 Sport is to accomodate two people on the boat.

The stock 17's boom is very low to the trampoline and hard to get under except at the very rear of the boat.

Without the boom, it's much easier to get to the other side of the boat.

I have picked up my H17 which seems to be in very good order except the tramp needs sewing (always do) and the sail has de-laminated. I detest those puke coloured pin head sails anyway.
So I will go ahead with a square top.
Can people who have done this already tell me if the foot is smaller on the Square top or is it the smae footprint with a higher roach?
Thanks.