Hello
Has anyone had alot of sucess useing a righting system that is intended for righting an H16 solo? If so what is it? also has anyone used the anti pitchpole adapters and if so how sucessfull are they?
Thanks
-Jay

Hello,
I had the anti-pitchpole attachments on my H16 and I thought they were worth the expense. There were a few times when I felt they saved me from a tumble. If nothing else, it'll give you a little confidence to push the boat harder.

I know that the SoloRight is a well proven righting device. It has worked for boats up to 21'. Gary's website is at http://www.geocities.com/hobiegary/soloright.html

The righting pole that is sold at catsailor.com is another option, but I'm think it's use solo depends on your weight.

Jack

Jay,

I sail a Hobie 18, which is much heavier than a 16. My main problem when sailing (which I do mostly solo) is knowing that If I go over I will not be able to right the boat. Yesterday I went down to the club
and rigged a contraption which was posted on this website. It's a righting mechanism based on Ricks righting pole (a low tech and cumbersome version). I flipped the boat 7 times to see if I could right it and I did every single time without any problems! i weigh 180 lbs. This will definitely give me more confidence when sailing out in the ocean. Buy Rick's righting pole!! The system absolutely works!!

Jack,
Are you referring to the small moulded plate that wraps around the top of the nose that provides lift to stop the initial dive?

I always wondered about them.

Yes, that is the type we used. Here's a couple photos of them installed on our boat. It comes with longer bolts for mounting in your existing tang position. Keep the old bolts, as you can always remove the fins if you want to race in a class event, or if you sell your boat.

Jack
Fort Loramie, Ohio