Blue hobie righting line new hobie cat 16 18 17 ebay. This takes the forward force of the cat and braces it against the mast step base. The everlasting hobie 16 learn to sail, sailboats, sailing fun cruising boat spotlight pat reynolds when you stop and think about what types of boats are most responsible for. Single hand hobie 16 catamaran sailing on lake mead added by damonadmin on nov 11, 2003 02. The beachlaunched hobie 16 brought the sport to legions of speedloving sailors. Use your hand that is forward to hold and control the mainsheet. Hobie cat news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. The hobie 14 sails well on a run, but because the hobie 16 sailhobie16 and 18 carry jib sails, most skippers prefer to generate more speed by reaching and thus making use of apparent wind. Forty plus years later, this boat continues to attract. Single handed mast raising with the mast hinge youtube.
Hobie 16 easy way to step a mast single handed duration. Quote hobie 16 tie the righting line to the dolphin striker post. H125 single h126 single wbecket h023 dinghy single wswivel h083 h084 h092 h353 h125 h167 h224 h226 h227 h233 h228 h244 h166 h126 h225 h082 h023 harken bullet blocks medium. Unfortunately that was 20 years ago and it was on a light wind shifty mountain lake. The hobie 16 is a lightweight sailboat that is revered for its solid construction and ease of use. I dont ever tie or secure anything to my dolphin striker they are designed to take force from 1 direction top down if your line slips down a few inches and is pulling from anywhere near the middle of the ds you are risking one of the most important parts of your boat that keep the mast from exploding through your beam.
The most wind ive been out in is about 15mph and never had the hobie feel like i needed a swim. The hobie 18 is probably the most versatile catamaran ever built. Sailing a hobie 16 i learned to sail on a hobie 14 then taught on a 16 the following two summers. Details about blue hobie righting line new hobie cat 16 18 17. Rigging guide for hobie catamarans we have two types of hobie cats. The essentials of single handed sailing by tristan jones 19821203 hardcover january 1, 1880 4. The laser is the mens and womens olympic class singlehanded dinghy, and it is arguably the most popular racing vessel in the world with over 200,000 boats builttodate. Due to popular demand ive been out to see how much wind it takes to right the hobie 16 with 85kg of crew weight. It is classified as a catamaran because it has more than one hull. View and download hobie 14 instruction manual online. The ultimate hobie 16 north american sail pattern guide in the late 1960s, only a few boat manufacturers offered colored sails. The hobie 14 sails well on a run, but because the hobie 16 and 18 carry jib sails.
On december 1st i decided to go sailing in cold 56f degree water with no wet suit, no righting line and nothing to get the boat up and sailing again. In light airs, it keeps up with a wr17 when the larger boats jib is furled. Popular hobbies books showing 150 of 9,187 stitch n bitch. This is a lot of performance boat for the money and as with all hobie cats is built really well. This page will be updated with photos, results, and. If it is primarily for racing and cruising with several people a hobie 18 might serve yoru purposes. Ifwhen you outgrow it, move to a higher performance cat. Hobie 16 race from usa to cuba five 16footlong hobie cat sailboats depart key west, fla. As well as facilitating the single handed raise and drop, this will also make putting the mast up easier wit 2 people.
Hobie classes the international hobie 16 introduced as the bigger hobie 14, the 16 revolutionized the multihull scene when it first appeared in 1971. Rigging guide for hobie catamarans kanata sailing club. Aubins bay over the august bank holiday weekend posted on 15 aug 2019 hobie announces 2019 hobie 16 world. For those who love to sail and often need to rig singlehanded. Hobie catamaran for sale in uk 57 used hobie catamarans. Hobie 16 single handed tutorial multi cam with onboard. Spectators and day visitors to hobie 16 world championships. Attaches in five minutes to the existing shroud adjusters with a pair of pliers. Big pitchpole, double hull down the mine shaft aftion mid way through. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format.
Ive had a number of other boats, but nothing is more fun to sail on than a hobie 16. The h16h18 north american championship is going on right now at galvestons porretto beach. Murrays sports 6389 rose lane, suite b carpinteria, ca 930 usa. Windmill in front of the warm water discharge on southern lake michigan. Also, while the hobie may not go turtle with the hobiebob, it still is not easy to get up solo, even with modifications.
Setting up the hobie 14 by wayne schafer, bob curry and the hotline editors w ayne schafer, one of the original hobie legends, and bob curry, a hobie 14 legend of the 1980s and beyond, are both hobie. It will be easiest to lower only one rudder while moving backwards. There are still active and competitive fleets in many areas of the country. Instructions, patterns, and advice for a new generation of knitters paperback. Racing rules allow the upright system for emergencies but it may not be used while. The mainsail has a 4inch horizontal rip halfway up and near, but not on. The hobie 16 was unleashed on the southern california beach scene in 1970 and sailing was instantly transformed. Terrible if you just got a hobie and wanted something that has anything to do with changes to the basic boat in the past 40 years.
Here were looking at ways of managing your sailing experience when single hands on a double handed cat. Then buy a used hobie 16 in good shape for a lot less than you can get another cat like a getaway. Hobie forums view topic single handed mast raising for hobie. Hobie 16 boat yacht sail catamaran sailing windsur. I purchased my hobie 16 on sfbay craigslist about 5 years ago. In short, in winds up to around 15 knots, this seems quite feasible, if you dont mind. Hobie and windrider trimarans a comparison small trimarans. Its a little big to single hand but it can be done. The hobie 16 is the fastest boat in the fleet in any conditions.
It is less than a 5minute walk to the hobie sailing beach which is known. The essentials of singlehanded sailing by tristan jones 19821203 hardcover january 1, 1880 4. How much is too much wind for hobie 16 solo massive pitchpole. The hobie is 16 feet in length and weighs only about a third of the wr17s 340 lbs. This upright righting system install easily requiring no drilling or measurements. The hobie 16 is manufactured in france by the hobie cat company, and by the hobie cat of america company in the united states. Single hand hobie 16 catamaran sailing on lake mead. Then, shove off with one hand on the tiller to begin steering immediately. This is the part that fits in the bottom of the mast. My newest love is the hobie adventure island trimaran with mirage drive penguinstyle flippers that are pedaled rather than having to resort to the doublebladed kayak paddle. The revo 16 has a 16ft hull length and a width of 27.
With the ideal crew weight at about 155 pounds, it is an outstanding platform for an experienced hobie sailor wishing to both singlehand and be able to right the boat by ones self when the inevitable flying. May i suggest that you get an experienced multihull sailor to assist you in rewriting the bit about multihulls. How feasible is it to sail a hobie 18 solo on lakes at 20. It is equally enjoyable both as a racer and as a daysailor.
The first stage of the 2019 hobie 16 world championship was completed with the 54boat hobie 16 masters international. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. All gear is stored in the sail room behind the work shed. Strong wind in the early morning forced a one hour. Hobie cats seemed made for color, and hobie tried to distin. Hobie 16 single handed tutorial multi cam with onboard commentary. Follow the signs along the main road to the parking for captiva cruises. Successor of the 17, this boat is designed both for singlehanded racing. The hobie 16 is the most popular catamaran in the world and is still the hobie best seller. Find great deals on ebay for hobie 14 and hobie 16.
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