If your boat is on a trailer and you're planning to evacuate, then take the boat with you if possible. That would be the best option. Otherwise, I w...

I totally disagree with the comments that double exit blocks run out to the traps are unnecessary on a H18. We have used that configuration for years...

Are you asking about whether or not it is worthwhile to use a tactical compass for course racing? In my experience, no it is not worthwhile and few i...

I agree about not storing it inside the hull. If you capsize, are unable to right, and need to call for assistance, you most likely won't be able to g...

nohuhu wrote: SM, please define "breaks" for me. Is the tail pushed upward, flowing back or stalling? 😕 Breaks = Luffs Sail on a close hauled h...

What exactly is your question? Standard rules apply, you want to adjust the jib leads fore/aft so that upwind the upper and lower sets of telltails b...

When it comes to cat sailing, any part can break at any given time under any conditions. Plan accordingly. sm

Had a thought a while back and it never got any farther than that, but I will share. Since the use of righting poles seems to be gaining popularity, ...

A sea anchor would probably be equally effective at holding the boat head-to-wind and could be stored in a small pouch under the tramp with much reduc...

The point is, you need to use some method of locating the drill and keeping it on the mark. If you just try to drill directly onto the tube, the bit w...

I would suggest you replace with 5/32 diameter shrouds. Murrays offers this as an option for many boats that have stock 1/8" shrouds. There is roughl...

Possibly an error when manufacturing the shroud. Swages have to be done to very exacting tolerances in order to achieve full strength. If the part was...

Your points are valid and if the righting line is tied to the dolphin striker, it's certainly a good idea to be aware of the potential risks. But on ...

MN3 wrote: [This picture shows exactly why i never tie off my righting line to a DS - sure it might slide to the top when the line is pulled, but what...

I don't think just blindly drilling holes into your boat is a good idea. As stated above, there needs to be some type of backer inside the hull to ac...

I have a telescoping paddle that I occasionally carry on the H18. I carefully cut 1/4 - 1/2" off of each side and it will slip inside my 6" access po...

If you step your mast with the boat on the ground (rather than on the trailer), things are easier because since the boat is lower, the person (or step...

I don't know about this business of holding the forestay and jumping down to pin the bridle or just tilting the boat bow down - this all sounds a bit ...

Even with spreaders/diamond wires, as soon as the rig is powered up, the mast will bend. When the mast bends, the distance between the mast tang and t...

I'm not familiar with the Prindle setup, but if it is like the Hobie dolphin strikers, then there is most likely an aluminum compression sleeve that g...

Supporting the boat by the crossbars also means there's no risk of damaging the hulls either by scratching them as they drag across cradles or by over...

Keep in mind that if you attach your harness to a loop in the righting line and the boat decides to start sailing or does something else "unexpected",...

catman42 wrote: Dogboy, please explain a little how you are wrapping your righting line around your trap harness. The line comes down from the upper ...

Hobie 16 - tie the righting line to the dolphin striker post. Throw it over the hull and down to the water. You will be standing more or less directly...

leeboweffect wrote: Disagree on center punching aluminum tubing. Way to soft and the tube will crush. You're kidding, right? How hard are you hitt...

MN3 wrote: I'm pretty sure (damn sure actually) he is referring to the jib battens here Exactly. Hobie 16 jib battens - you need to trim the ends as...

I'm not a H16 expert, but for general sailing, I would agree with what others have said - tension them enough to remove the wrinkles or maybe just a l...

jalex wrote: Any trick to getting it lined up properly and drilling holes in the right places? Measure twice and cut once for sure. If drilling a r...

martyr wrote: About that Telo-Cat, I know the little arms are called tacking arms but how exactly do they help one tack? They don't really help you t...

The mast on the 21SC uses the same extrusion that is used on the 21SE, just shorter and with a different comptip and main halyard configuration. It i...