I've just gotten hold of a used furler jib for a Hobie 16. I am not sure whether to rig it with an additional forestay or not.

Do you rig the furler jib with a forestay, or do you leave the forestay off completely with the furling jib?

I know that when using the regular jib, the forestay holds the mast when the jib's not rigged. I guess you'd leave the furler jib on the boat unless you take down the mast?

H77

H77

The furling jib also functions as the forestay. Therefore it must stay on the boat to hold the mast up.

I purchased the Hobie "snorkel" to protect my jib from the elements when not in use. It does a good job keeping the sun and the rain off the jib. It is also a convenient storage bag and provides protection for the jib after tear-down of the boat.


Dave

Dave,

Just what I needed <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thank you.

Best regards,

H77