what do i need to do to add a jib to my h17

start looking for all the parts you will need 2nd hand

maybe presailed parts can help

http://www.thebeachcats.com/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1372/cat/4

what parts will i need(im not extremely familiar with sailing yet)

WIND.. LOTS OF WIND~~~ I just had to say that, messin with ya..LOL 😆 I have a 87 17 with a 'super jib' and got lucky ( $ ) when I bought it.... used 'parts & things' for the Hobie 17's are kinda hard to find. I put up a 'wanted' add in here shortly after I got my 17. Turns out the guy didn't live to far from me. A jib ya say HUH!! your gonna need a 'roller drum' and different bridel cables, jib cars w/ traveler, a (I can't think of the name for it), but it's a 'cross bar' that goes between the front hulls

I had more written in the previous post??? I guess that what I get using re-cycled 'electron letters' Send me a PM if ya need help... let me see if I can get my photo album in here.. be right back !!!
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see if this works

Nope,,, I guess it doesn't~~~~ anyway go to the album section/ members area~~ look for 'popeyez7 place' I think I have picts of my 17 in there, and a whole bunch of others!!! enjoy the show.. 😉

Go with a Harken furler instead of the Hobie furler, you attach the harken furler to the forestay chainplate, you will need a swivel as well as a pigtail.

Check out http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=pictures&g2_itemId=53447

A simple formula:- furler + jib + swivel + pigtail = length of your current forestay

edited by: turbohobo, Aug 18, 2009 - 08:54 PM

so should i look for any old jib sail or get one from a h16 or h18 or a 17 sport???????

does anybody know where something is to be had?

Ya might be better to get one thats going to fit.. so get one for yer 17... a sport jib, or a 'super' jib... I have a super jib on mine~~~ gives ya a little more horsepower.
Hey Chris, I sent ya a 'private message' did ya get it??

ya i got it

a (I can't think of the name for it), but it's a 'cross bar' that goes between the front hulls

A bridal foil?
(this help manage the inward pull of the jib/forestay) as seen on the nacra's (5.0, 5.2, 5.8, 500, etc)

so should i look for any old jib sail or get one from a h16 or h18 or a 17 sport???????

you will probably have to cut any jib besides one made for a 17.

The H17 mast is a little taller than a H16, the H16 jib would work, it all depends on:-
A) cost factor
B) measurements

Bridal foil, is that like from "Bridezilla"? 😀

edited by: brigittematt, Aug 19, 2009 - 06:11 PM