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[Re: Benjamin]
#96479 01/17/07 11:22 PM 01/17/07 11:22 PM |
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 902 Norman,OK gree2056
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Posts: 902 Norman,OK | I am sure that someone will have some good pics for you. The 16 is a blast, some of my friends have them and other than the whole pitchpoll issue they are a blast; and if you rake the mast way back you will not have a problem.
Alot of guys will give you crap because the boat is an older design and they are everywhere, but they are still fun and simple compared to some of the more modern boats. Also check out the results of the recent Steeple Chase ( I fixed it) didn't a 16 do pretty good versus the bigger 20 foot boats!
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Once you go cat you never go back!
Nacra 5.2 (Elsies)#1499, running an inter17 spin!
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#96481 01/18/07 12:10 AM 01/18/07 12:10 AM |
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 736 Westport, Ma. U.S.A. Brian_Mc
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Posts: 736 Westport, Ma. U.S.A. | As antiquated as it may be these days, the H 16 is a classic, and a great boat! You just have to learn how to sail it! I can't help with pics, but can tell you you're in for a lot of fun! It is an exciting and tough recreational boat, and if you want to race, you'll find truly great sailors to compete against.Try the Hobie forums at www.hobiecat.com/community. Matt Miller works for Hobie and usually responds to posts there. He is an expert, and very generous with his knowledge, as are many here including Matt Bounds. Get ready to have a lot of fun! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> | | | Re: Just got my first cat and need some help.
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#96482 01/18/07 01:14 AM 01/18/07 01:14 AM | Anonymous
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Pick up a copy of Rick and Mary's book. "Catamaran Racing for the 90's".. Besides all of Rick's GREAT advice, there is a whole chapter on setting up and racing the 16.
Doug
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#96486 01/18/07 01:30 PM 01/18/07 01:30 PM |
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 125 Clinton, Mississippi rattlenhum
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Posts: 125 Clinton, Mississippi | Check the boom/gooseneck drawings on p. 51 of the Hobie catalog: http://www.hobiecat.com/sailing/accessories.htmlAfter raising the main, slide the boom on, but leave the outhaul line (at the main clew) loose. The top of the gooseneck assembly pins into the mainsail tack, then you slide the gooseneck into the mast track. Run the downhaul line (tied to the ring on the bottom of the gooseneck assembly) down through the opening in the center of the downhaul cleat (on the lower mast track), then back up through the ring for a (friction laden) 3:1 purchase. Downhaul as needed then cleat the downhaul line on the downhaul cleat. Now go set your outhaul. If you're having trouble downhauling, go ahead and put the mainsheet on.... a little main sheet tension will help the gooseneck slide down. The TrenTec gooseneck bearing makes it slide better and helps minimize galling the track as well: http://store.catsailor.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jnnpiqopi4Good luck! Jerome Vaughan Hobie 16 Clinton, Mi'sippi | | |
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