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#91620 12/08/06 11:24 PM 12/08/06 11:24 PM |
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... hobie1616
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Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... | Welcome!!
We all were rookies at one time. Take your buddy up on the offer of instruction and beer. Beer and sailing have gone together since forever.
The 18 has a few more strings to pull than the 16 but you'll both figure it out. Start off on the lake to get some experience and then hit the ocean.
You'll get a lot of responses here. Post your experiences and ask a lot of questions.
I was in Lincoln City years ago to work on a telephone system. I stayed at The Inn At Spanish Head. Is the first floor still blown out from winter storms? US Sail Level 2 Instructor US Sail Level 3 Coach | | | Re: New to the sport
[Re: hobie1616]
#91624 12/09/06 12:02 AM 12/09/06 12:02 AM |
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 182 Coopersburg, PA Vinny_M
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Posts: 182 Coopersburg, PA | Yeah, the 18 is faster, but I think the 16 is better downwind...it is a bear to handle and wants to pitchpole all the time, but when i was on an 18, it felt very, sluggish downwind compared to my 16. I would say, get as much experience as possible and keep checking this site to gain more knowledge of the sport, trust me, it really helps...well, good luck with the sport!!
~vinny~
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[Re: gruntpltleader]
#91625 12/09/06 01:52 PM 12/09/06 01:52 PM |
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... hobie1616
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Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... | Can one person rig the boat? Yes if you set up a rig to raise the mast.
Can one person sail boat with jib furled- or unfurled? Yes. Depending on wind speed one person can sail with the jib in either configuration. The nice thing about furling jibs is the ability to reduce power quickly.
Can one person right the boat? Probably. It'll take either a water bag setup or a power pole righting system.
How does it pitchpole compared to a 16? 16s are more succeptable to pitch poling. The 18 has more flotation forward and a higher bow which reduces the chance of pitch poling. That doesn't mean they won't. I've seen some pretty spectular 18 crashes. US Sail Level 2 Instructor US Sail Level 3 Coach | | | Re: New to the sport
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#91626 12/09/06 01:54 PM 12/09/06 01:54 PM |
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... hobie1616
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Posts: 5,582 “an island in the Pacifi... | Also, move your questions to the General Discussion Forum. You'll get a lot more responses there. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> US Sail Level 2 Instructor US Sail Level 3 Coach | | | Re: New to the sport
[Re: gruntpltleader]
#91628 12/10/06 11:24 AM 12/10/06 11:24 AM |
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,187 38.912, -95.37 _flatlander_
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Posts: 1,187 38.912, -95.37 | Having owned and raced the H16, TheMightyHobie18 and H20, I think the 18 is the most versatile. Easiest to de-power (only model with roller furling jib standard). Will handle you, your buddy and your wife/gf's when you want. A very rugged boat. Faster than the 16 on all points, but downwind a bit of a pig. And of the three the most comfortable (safe) "feeling" when solo.
All boats can be rigged singlehanded, you'll want/need a mechanical advantage for the 18's mast.
Would you launch from a ramp at the lake?
Check around on the HCA site and Hobie Cat community forum. There are several TheMightyHobie18 sailors in your area.
John H16, H14
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#91629 12/12/06 12:40 PM 12/12/06 12:40 PM |
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 306 St. Louis, MO hobienick
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Posts: 306 St. Louis, MO | I have an older TheMightyHobie18 and I solo sail it most of the time. My wife likes to go for a ride, but her main job is to be the figurehead. The hardest thing about sailing the TheMightyHobie18 solo is the stepping of the mast (and lowering) and moving the boat around the the beach. With a little ingenuity these issues can be taken care of.
You will love the boat. Go out and have a blast. Welcome to the club.
Nick
Current Boat Looking for one
Previous Boats '84 H16 '82 H18 Magnum '74 Pearson 30 St. Louis, MO
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#91630 12/14/06 09:36 PM 12/14/06 09:36 PM |
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,118 Northfield Mn Karl_Brogger
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Posts: 4,118 Northfield Mn | 18's are a really nice sailing boat. They're pigs but really nice especially with wings.
I'm boatless.
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#91631 12/15/06 01:57 AM 12/15/06 01:57 AM |
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 902 Norman,OK gree2056
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Posts: 902 Norman,OK | Hey, I know this isn't a classified site but if you are looking for an 18, there is a decent one on ebay right now. It has wings and looks like it is in good shape. Check it out!!
Once you go cat you never go back!
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