very nice, Ryan.
About what kind of angle do they need to be mounted at, in relation to the deck?
Ryan, I've never stuck a protractor up against them (and the boat's at the lake) I just eyeballed it, I'm guessing 25 to 30 degrees to the deck, I don't think its very critical (as long as port and starboard hulls match) as they just help you have a little more time to head up, ease the main or move weight to the rear (AKA, pay attention), any or all may help prevent you from swimming instead of sailing! What boat are you sailing, 16s are a little more forgiving than 14s.
Re: Hobie 1616, Yep, managed to hit the dock one day, (yeah I know real sailors don't hit the dock!) bent the one that hit the dock, but because everything is OVER BUILT, I bent the plate back (didn't even crack the paint!!!) and no harm no foul!!! I think it's about sailing and having fun! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />