Have not rigged a 16 since 1979, I do know that the next owner had the rudder bolts fall off, bet I had 2000 miles of road time with the rudders hanging going to races. Back in the day we would have 300 Hobie's at a race in TX OK & Kansas.
This was interesting and informative. I'm now setting up my H16, tho with H14, mast, sails and boom. I'm utilizing extra parts, and doing some "jury' rigging. Things I do different, when I assemble other boats I have. I put a board on top of my crossbars, to walk on when raising or lowering the mast. And if I don't have the pin, for the mast base, I wrap flexible wire, around the mast, and crossbar, it acts like a hinge. And also,, I put a pully on the bridle wires,, where they meet. Then attach a rope, to the forestry, and pull it,, as I lift the mast.. The parts needed, are really expensive, try to find used ones. Gooseneck, cost about $60., new. I'm now trying to make one, it seems possible. I don't know tho, until I try it out.
More rig tension for more wind. Less tension is going to power you up while more tension flattens your sail, depowering and letting you point higher in heavy air
ta for this, some good details...as far as the serial number goes; my Hobie 14 turbo has a number that ends in 62, (5362), that can't be right can it (?), 61 years old, no wonder parts are expensive.
If you don't know what you are talking about and/or you cannot explain it, then you should preface this video with "I am something of an idiot, but here goes"
You should show how to knock the boat over in the dry, in case your lines and shrouds go flying in the wind. Great vids! Have a hobie day
Have not rigged a 16 since 1979, I do know that the next owner had the rudder bolts fall off, bet I had 2000 miles of road time with the rudders hanging going to races. Back in the day we would have 300 Hobie's at a race in TX OK & Kansas.
This was interesting and informative. I'm now setting up my H16, tho with H14, mast, sails and boom. I'm utilizing extra parts, and doing some "jury' rigging. Things I do different, when I assemble other boats I have. I put a board on top of my crossbars, to walk on when raising or lowering the mast. And if I don't have the pin, for the mast base, I wrap flexible wire, around the mast, and crossbar, it acts like a hinge. And also,, I put a pully on the bridle wires,, where they meet. Then attach a rope, to the forestry, and pull it,, as I lift the mast.. The parts needed, are really expensive, try to find used ones. Gooseneck, cost about $60., new. I'm now trying to make one, it seems possible. I don't know tho, until I try it out.
great Channel
More rig tension for more wind. Less tension is going to power you up while more tension flattens your sail, depowering and letting you point higher in heavy air
ta for this, some good details...as far as the serial number goes; my Hobie 14 turbo has a number that ends in 62, (5362), that can't be right can it (?), 61 years old, no wonder parts are expensive.
If you don't know what you are talking about and/or you cannot explain it, then you should preface this video with "I am something of an idiot, but here goes"
Thanks for the comment mate Cheers 🍻
jeezies Tom, a bit harsh:)