Posted By: Anonymous
Hello- Newbie '16 owner, all ears - 01/19/02 04:53 AM
I'm learning set up and parts identification on this '88 Hobie '16 and it has two mast stays on each side. Is this a widely used configuration, what I've heard is most have only 1 per side? I also am in need of a new main halyard wire and two trap seats. Should I buy these new or used?
Thanks and wishing for wind.......
Wall
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Hello- Newbie '16 owner, all ears - 01/19/02 04:57 AM
Actually I don't need seats but just the sling a ma jigs.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Hello- Newbie '16 owner, all ears - 01/19/02 04:01 PM
You don't need Trapseats unless you are a sailor with a disAbility, but Trapseat are nice if you live in an area with strong winds or if you what a lot of comfort. Like I have been telling other H16 sailors on this forum if you want a set of Trapseats you better contact me now as the batch of Trapseats we building now are going to the Trapeat Worlds event and we only have a few left. And I don't know when we will build the next batch of Trapseats, we usually build 20 to 40 sets. So email me at info@sail-s.com if you want a set.
Posted By: Greg Re: Hello- Newbie '16 owner, all ears - 01/19/02 04:35 PM
Visit Hobiecat.com and order a catalogue. It will have diagrams and parts lists for your cat. Hobie will not sell directly to the public, so you must locate a dealer. I've never heard of two side stays per side. I would guess one is a trapeze wire. Trapeze harnesses are listed in the hobie catalogue, but I am sure there are lots of sources for them.
Glad to hear you are going to experience the joys of sailing.
Greg
H14,H16
Posted By: woodwizard1 Re: Hello- Newbie '16 owner, all ears - 01/20/02 12:56 AM
Greg has got to be right about your shroud wires. The heavier gauge wire is your shroud and the lighter one would be your trap wire. I have found the best source for parts and other stuff to be Murrays. They are on the west coast but will ship anywhere. Check out the web site,www.murrays.com-----Good luck with your boat,this sailing stuff is way to much fun!!
Chuck...H-16
Posted By: Anonymous
Trap harnesses and stays - 01/20/02 02:54 PM
Yes, I do have two stays and two trap wires on each side. One buddy says it may have installed as a reinforcement.
On the harnesses should I buy the harness alone or one integrated into a vest?
Wall