Nrighting a hobie 16 single handed books

Hobie 14s are great for younger sailors who want a solo multihull that can be held down without much weight. On the other hand, shrouds, running rigging, trampolines, and even replacement sails are all reasonably affordable for hobie 16 s. Hobie 16 catamarans for sale from r 20 000 up to r 50 000 with trailerswe have a large amount of hobie 16 catamaran spares new and second hand like rudders masts cross beams main sail jib sail, booms. The hobie 18 is probably the most versatile catamaran ever built.

Big pitchpole, double hull down the mine shaft aftion mid way through. The hobie 16 is the most popular catamaran in the world and is still the hobie best seller. S and around the worldmade possible because of the ingenuity and vision of hobie alter. Jan 31, 2011 windmill in front of the warm water discharge on southern lake michigan. Jun 18, 2007 just bought a 1976 hobie from a guy who took good care of the body of this boat, but the sails were in need of repair. There is a kit to allow an h16 to fly a spinnaker but this is only class legal for youth racing. Replacement parts for the hobie cat 14 and hobie 14 turbo from sailsport marine. Using the mast head float single handed with no wind youtube. The hobie 16 is manufactured in france by the hobie cat company, and by the hobie cat of america company in the united states. I may not be the worlds best hobie 16 sailor, but ive flipped the damn thing over so many times, i know a thing or two about righting it. Hobie wanted to make a boat that you could easily launch into the surf from the beach, sail, and bring back through the surf. Here are some resources and notes ive developed as a result of sailing hobies on and off since the early 90s. In 1969 hobie released, or rather, unleashed the hobie 16, the most popular catamaran ever and the most competitive catamaran class in the world. Hobie cats seemed made for color, and hobie tried to distinguish themselves by offering a myriad of hull and deck colors.

It was this 14foot fiberglass single handed catamaran that single handedly changed the course of sailing. Body placement 9395 gybing 9698 trapezing flying a hull 99101 rigging. I only considered boats that were currently registered, taking that as a sign that they had recently been sailed and must be in some kind of working order. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Sports and leisure canoes hunt fish camp if you want a stable boat for hunting and fishing, or just to keep. Single shroud sidestay for hobie 16 is constructed with 18. This is the part that fits in the bottom of the mast. The hobie 16 is a lightweight sailboat that is revered for its solid construction and ease of use. Aubins bay over the august bank holiday weekend posted on 15 aug 2019 hobie announces 2019 hobie 16 world championships famed event returns to the u. Hobie 16 technical info hobie 16 spects hobie 16 tuning tips. These teflon mast pivot bearings for hobie 14, 16 and older wave sit on the mast step casting to reduce friction for easier mast rotation and to prevent metaltometal contact of the mast step and mast base castings. Ive sailed a hobie miracle 20, an fj, vanguard 15, firefly, laser, and the tech dinghy. This book is a wonderful tribute to a man whose innovations have created many sports that have become a way of life for thousands.

As well as facilitating the single handed raise and drop, this will also make putting the mast up easier wit 2 people. I find playing anchor works better than trying to swim the boat into position, i often just have my crew hold the righting line to stop the boat from turtling, while i either move forward to bring the tramp up and weathervane, or i just jump in the. 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. Intermediate to advanced sailing topics roll tacking 1121 roll gybing 114115. 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 luring people into the wonderful world of sailing the hobie 16 has got to be in the top three on the list. Hobie forums view topic hobie 16 v 14 for single handed use. It is equally enjoyable both as a racer and as a daysailor. Hobie cat line guide page 1 of 5 hobie bravo mainsheet line 516 spun braid x 28 12 1 ea. From sai ling school to high level competition, everybody can find a hobie 16 to sail everywhere. Racing rules allow the upright system for emergencies but it may not be used while. Each hull has two pylons the forward ones are vented. Forty plus years later, this boat continues to attract great sailors.

Hobie pacific 18ft catamaran with road trailer these are single colour decals easy application of the sticker, by positioning into place, peel from the backing paper. Troubleshooting rudders to heavy mast too far back or. Hobie 16 easy way to step a mast single handed duration. It depends, but in the right wind and body of water, a hobie cat will be very exciting. Blue hobie righting line new hobie cat 16 18 17 ebay. It is not a substitute for personal instruction and you should attend a. Is it more fun to sail a hobie cat than a monohull dinghy. Apr 06, 2015 good bye, hobie cat 16 note that lake champlains still frozen in the background.

I guess the act of sailing hasnt changed much and the history of hobie is interesting so 2 stars instead of 1. It was this 14foot fiberglass single handed catamaran that single handedly. Hobie 16 catamarans for sale from r 20 000 up to r 50 000 with trailerswe have a large amount of hobie 16 catamaran spares new and second hand like rudders masts cross beams main sail jib sail, booms riggingwe manufacture covers and trampolines for hobie 16we also reapir and refurbish bo ats, trampolines and coverswe also have spares for dart 18 catamarans halcat catamarans, lasers, gypsies. This upright righting system install easily requiring no drilling or measurements. Single hand hobie 16 catamaran sailing on lake mead. There are still active and competitive fleets in many areas of the country. Hobie 16 race from usa to cuba five 16footlong hobie cat sailboats depart key west, fla. James town sailing club this rigging guide is intended as a reference of hobie 16 rigging best practices. The most wind ive been out in is about 15mph and never had the hobie feel like i needed a swim. Hobie wave mainsheet line 516 spun braid x 35 1 ea. Jan 01, 20 this book is a wonderful tribute to a man whose innovations have created many sports that have become a way of life for thousands. Aug 17, 2012 hobie 16 easy way to step a mast single handed duration.

Our family loved being a part of the hobie cat sailing. The revo 16 has a 16ft hull length and a width of 27. The hobie cat is a small sailing catamaran manufactured by the hobie cat company. Rigging guide for hobie catamarans we have two types of hobie cats. How much is too much wind for hobie 16 solo massive pitchpole. With spring launch around the corner and a half dozen get errant ready to splash and sail projects already underway, i realized last week that it was time to focus. Hobie 16 single handed tutorial multi cam with onboard commentary. With the jib furled, it can be easily single handed. 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 14 world and national champions and both wrote racing guides on the hobie 14 in their respective eras. This hobie is a 14link below, what are the major differences in the hobie 16 and 14. Details about blue hobie righting line new hobie cat 16 18 17. Hobie classes the international hobie 16 introduced as the bigger hobie 14, the 16 revolutionized the multihull scene when it first appeared in 1971. Hobie cats seemed made for color, and hobie tried to distin. Hobie sport tee mens short sleeve 3858sm 3858lg 3858xl hobie sport tee womens short sleeve vneck 3859sm 3859md 3859lg hobie water wear be more comfortable and extend your kayaking sailing season by dressing appropriately for the conditions.

Single hand hobie 16 catamaran sailing on lake mead added by damonadmin on nov 11, 2003 02. The hobie 14 is an outstanding platform for an experienced hobie sailor wishing to both single. I wanted to buy a boat that i could drive straight to the water and sail. The mainsail has a 4inch horizontal rip halfway up and near, but not on, one of the batons. With the jib furled, it can be easily single handed like the hobie 14, or wings can be added and it becomes a very manageable family daysailor. All lines are precut to the correct length with a hot knife to prevent fraying or unravelling. The mainsail has a 4inch horizontal rip halfway up and near, but not on. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. From a distance though, you still couldnt tell a hobie cat from any other sailboat. Ive had a number of other boats, but nothing is more fun to sail on than a hobie 16. Model year history there were constant improvements to the boats.

I find playing anchor works better than trying to swim the. All gear is stored in the sail room behind the work shed. Our family loved being a part of the hobie cat sailing scene for over 20 years, traveling to regattas, and national and world championships across the u. For hobie 18s, the sails are in the sail bag and a pair of daggerboards are stored in the corner at the end of the sail room. I purchased my hobie 16 on sfbay craigslist about 5 years ago. Powerful enough for the world champion, yet forgiving enough for the novice, the 16 can be characterized as the laser. We stock most spare and replacement parts for hobie cat sailboats. Due to popular demand, we seeing what difference it makes to. This all means that the revo 16 cuts through the water like a hot knife through butter. I weight 150lb, and i heard a hobie 16 could be quit a hand full alone, but i would also like a boat i can. 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.

Im hoping that this will be the last of the single handed capsize righting series. It is classified as a catamaran because it has more than one hull. Here were looking at ways of managing your sailing experience when single hands on a double handed cat. Rigging guide for hobie catamarans kanata sailing club. Page 2 hobie cat will provide years of enjoyment for everyone, from children through senior citizens. Hobie cat news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. The fastest solo kayak in hobies mirage kayak series, the hobie revolution 16 was designed for fast touring and fishing. Hobie water wear is designed for both kayaking and sailing needs. Pedal it, paddle it or sail it the hobie revolution 16 offers. The hobie 16 normally carries two sails, the mainsail and the jib. The ultimate hobie 16 north american sail pattern guide in the late 1960s, only a few boat manufacturers offered colored sails. Single handed mast raising with the mast hinge youtube. Just bought a 1976 hobie from a guy who took good care of the body of this boat, but the sails were in need of repair. Hobie 16 onboard thrills and spills capsize, possibly too much wind.

Mast bearings hobie 14, hobie 16 package of 3 murrays sports. Also, the previous owner stored the sail in a place where mice were allowed to chew a 1 hole down towards the bottom of the sail. On the other hand, shrouds, running rigging, trampolines, and even replacement sails are all reasonably affordable for hobie 16s. The hobie 14 sails well on a run, but because the hobie 16 sail hobie 16 and 18 carry jib sails, most skippers prefer to generate more speed by reaching and thus making use of apparent wind. Hobie catamaran for sale in uk 56 used hobie catamarans. Instructions, patterns, and advice for a new generation of knitters by debbie stoller. Here were looking at what we can do with the 16 to make it feel more balanced. 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.