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How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? #145466
06/11/08 02:39 PM
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Just the fiberglass section.

Thanks.


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Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: FasterDamnit] #145467
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I've not seen a TheMightyHobie18 with a comp tip here and I was just wondering:-
Do all the H18s released in the USA have the comp tip?
Was the comp tip released anywhere else?


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Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: FasterDamnit] #145468
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I believe it is 8 feet.

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the comp tips were on all us boats by hobie as part of a law suit settlement. 1986 of after i believe they were standard, and required to race. Thats what happens when someone puts one up into a power line while raising the mast. I'm so glad it doesn't affect hobie europe boats i hate two piece masts.


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Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: srm] #145470
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The comptip on my old hobie wasn't that long. Seems more like 4 or 5... but my memory is fading.

Clayton

Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: FasterDamnit] #145471
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The exposed portion of the comptip all the way to the top of the masthead is 93 1/2 inches.
The stump that goes into the mast itself is another 6 1/2 inches long,
with a total overall length for shipping purposes,
which is why I assume you are asking, is 100 Inches.

Hope that helps.

Stephen


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Rich,
We had a similar thing happen here.
A couple moving a Nacra 5.8 went into power lines at a regatta.
Unfortunately one fellow lost his life.
Instead of making everyone use plastic tops on their masts they put up signs to ensure people are warned.

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Phill


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Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: phill] #145473
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Rich,
We had a similar thing happen here.
Instead of making everyone use plastic tops on their masts they put up signs to ensure people are warned.

Regards,
Phill


Phill,

Apparently when God was creating the world, he gave you guys cute little Koala Bears and Kangaroo's, while we got overzealous Personal Injury Lawyers, and Juries that give excessive awards, thereby encouraging people to avoid personal responsibility and blame others for their own stupid actions. I think you got the better deal.

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Stephen


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Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: MUST429] #145474
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Stephen, don't forget they got BoxJellyfish (deadliest)... even though that still may be a better way to die, than via our latigious system...

Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: ] #145475
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yes, box jellyfish can kill within minutes.

The legal system will kill you over the course of years (or decades), and only after they've sucked every last penny of your money....


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Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: waterbug_wpb] #145476
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Box jelly fish and great whites hey lets send our lawyers on a swim vacation to aus.


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you better have them sign a "liabilty waiver first"

Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: F-18 5150] #145478
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Maybe we could send you some Funnel Web's and you could give them to your lawyers as pets.

Last edited by phill; 06/13/08 12:14 PM.

I know that the voices in my head aint real,
but they have some pretty good ideas.
There is no such thing as a quick fix and I've never had free lunch!

Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: phill] #145479
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Thanks guys.

And you can send me the Funnelweb in the pic!

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Race cheap, race faster, Damnit!

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Re: How long is a Hobie 18 Comp tip? [Re: FasterDamnit] #145480
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Jim,
The funnel webs are reseved for the laywers.
Your profile says your and engineer.
Funnel webb

Maybe I could interest you in a snake.
You would have a choice.
We have the two most dangerous snakes also.

Last edited by phill; 06/14/08 02:15 PM.

I know that the voices in my head aint real,
but they have some pretty good ideas.
There is no such thing as a quick fix and I've never had free lunch!


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