I have purchased a traveler kit for my wife's Wave. I have installed all the hardware but I am not following how to run the line and what I keep from the original mainsheet block.

Does anyone have a pic of the rigging? I am sure it is easy but I am not visualizing it.

Thanks
Bob

The original block pins to theb car. Directly to the swivel pin if possible. The mainsheet runs out of the cleat forward. You can then turn the sheet aft and run into the swivel cleat, dead eye then out to the car and between the black rollers from fore to aft. Finish by passing through the stainless eye behind the track and tie a small knot in the end of the line.

When you pull the line from the swivel cleat, you pull the car towards center. Pull all the way tight to center the car for upwind sailing. Ease the line for reaching and downwind. Ease the traveler line out if the wind is strong and you keep stuffing the bows.

I have not done this yet either. I noticed that the getaway manual has pictures.

http://www.hobiecat.com/support/pdfs/getawaymanual.pdf

I now have it. It is the opposite end of the main sheet that is used for the traveler. Logical. I am used to the Nacras with two separate lines (hey, I have to have some excuse for not figuring this out).

I am taking her out this weekend. I'll let you know my thoughts on this modification. I want it so my kids get an idea of how to use a traveler when they sail a larger boat.

Thanks to both of you.

bob

I wanted to mention that the traveler worked great. We went out for a sail after work last night. The traveler helped teach my son those sail adjustments that can be made to the sail while observing the lower and upper telltales. It was also easy to install.

I wanted to ask a question about rigging tension. Just how tight should the rig be on the Wave, should it be quite loose? I have no idea how tight to make it. Also, do you rake the mast back?

Finally, I am still looking for a product name for how y’all clean the hulls. Do you use something like Soft Scrub? Matt; what does Hobie recommend. I had the boat covered all winter but dirt has impregnated the hulls and tramp.

Thanks
Bob

The first two questions I can answer.
Rake the mast aft. I use a 10-hole in the front, not the -hole and remove the side adjusters entirely and the rig is loose. When sailing straight downwind or even very deep the loose rig allows the sail to go out and still maintail an a shape.
Rick

Hobie Cat suggests that the rigs should be tensioned to help prevent impact loading on fittings. When loose, the rig will flop around and possibly cause jolting tension on fittings.

Mast rake aft will help keep the bows up when reaching. Typically rake will assist in pointing ability as well. The limitation on mast rake is the mainsheet blocks. Too far aft and you will not be able to sheet properly.

Hull cleaning? I suggest a soft scrub with bleach in it.

Trampoline cleaning? Same, but for really nasty stuff I have used a small amount of Easy-off oven cleaner in water. Be sure to remove the tramp, place on concrete, keep the water running, use a brush, Rubber gloves and eye protection. Amazing.

Thank you Rick; Thank you Matt.

As an aside, my wife loves this boat. She stated as such while sailing it last Wednesday. I am glad that I pulled the trigger and purchased the boat for her.

Additionally, my son wants to hook up a Hooter. Of course, he expects me to pay for it. He has big plans to take his girlfriend out for a sail. The nice thing is, I am confident that he will be fine doing so (he is only 15). I did not feel the same way with the Inter 18.



Cheers
Bob

I'm so glad your wife likes the Wave. And I think your son will love it, too, with the Hooter. But when the wind is really whippin', you are going to be the one sailing the Wave and loving it. The Wave has something for everyone, and every family should have one.

Am I a shameless advocate, or what? This is the first product I have ever wished I could actually sell, just because I believe in it so much.

Mary;

I think the more accurate phrase would be that Trish loves the boat. She always wanted a boat that she could sail without worrying that an experienced sailor was on board. The Wave is forgiving but also a lot of fun. What I also like is the fact that I can have the thing rigged and on the water in 15 minutes. If time is limited (after work), that is no problem since the rigging is so quick and easy.

I was teaching my son how to jibe Wednesday night. No fear of him getting his head knocked off by a boom (and the way he jibed, he would have gotten a big knot in his head if there was a boom). I tried teaching him on the Inter 18 but I was simply not comfortable with him at the helm. The Wave is perfect for teaching him how to sail. Of course, he keeps hoping for big winds so he can scream across the lake.

Yep, Trish got hooked on the wave by sailing with Kathy K. at your seminar series. Another positive benefit of attending that seminar last year.

Cheers
bob