waiex191 wrote: Is that Hobie catalog still around? See P. 7: Hobie support article:

As tominpa wrote, the switch controls a pawl that ratchets inside the blocks. I believe it only controls the center pulley while the others always fr...

Without considering how to sail fastest, these are my recommendations... A great way to learn to fly a hull and control the boat in general is to pra...

waiex191 wrote: 4) We had been using the step hinge installed backwards. Now the mast always drops in. For the past few years, I've achieved a pre...

FAQ on rudder hum/whale noise: Pics of pylon plug and other hull guts: Edited by rattlenhum on Jun 29, 2021 - 08:48 AM.

Excellent! Were those humpback whale calls I heard in the background? We had two good sailing days on our local lake this weekend, too (unusual for ...

Boom pin: Yes, it's longer than necessary, but the boom will slide all the way forward when installed and outhaul set. Main traveler cleat: Someone p...

Wow, this is the most cordial and informative discussion ever on the epic righting-line-over-or-under-the-hull topic! What....are we all getting old ...

The plugs can go bad and the boat is very old. One way to tell is to remove mast, submerge it, look for bubbles, and listen for water sloshing around...

I haven't sailed one, but I've raced along with some (even hit one!) at the Juana Good Time Regatta in Navarre Beach FL: There are usually a bunch t...

I had an old '70s youth butt bucket for my children were they were little...have a friend whose children currently use youth windsurfing harnesses. F...

Jib halyard cheek block: Usually folks just bust off the damaged sheave (so it doesn't chew up line) and use as is with a little more friction. Unco...

Hobie Fleet 204 (Oneida Lake) is very active and has a bunch of nice folks (including some damn good sailors). They could probably offer some local i...

The Getaway has skegs toward the sterns instead of daggerboards. It can tack, but nothing like a board boat. The hulls are rotomolded plastic (like ...

Don't exactly understand what you've got, but I'll take a stab at it (pix would help). Are your tillers straight in line with the rudder castings, or...

A lot of the modern lines with dyneema or such in the core don't fuse well with a lighter. The outer material melts too much quicker than the core. ...

If you have the Hobie foam plugs at the top and bottom of your mast how could it drain? It won't....that was my point in reply to rch701's statement ...

rch701 wrote: I think the first question to ask is "has anyone turtled a cat?" I have never witnessed it and have capsized countless times. If you get...

Hope you and family are well, Tim! Don't think I've bought anything from tdive5, but pretty sure he's been in the used parts biz for a while. I thin...

I also have a buddy that uses simple home-fabbed SS rings. They are largish (maybe a little smaller than the J&Hs)....have to be in order to maneuver...

No problem, Damon......glad to give back a little! It was a bit of work but sort of a fun challenge, too. My detail-oriented brain couldn't let it s...

P.M. wrote: Not meaning to hijack this thread, but looking at your pics, you have one titled "5 year paint" showing a very clean boat/paint job (appea...

The Hobie spin kit marketed for the H16/Getaway works reasonably well on the H16 with appropriate crew weight. With regard to the Getaway, others wit...

timscottyoung wrote: Is 6 years pretty good life? Sounds terrible to me. My 13+ year old Hobie tramp still looks nearly new, and there are much ol...

Best bet is to get some knowledgeable help to evaluate in person. May be contact a nearby fleet? Main: Small tears are usually okay with a little r...

Not an extensive list, just a few biggies that have been problematic for me while vacationing over the years.... Spare rudder cams (plus sister screw...

Realizing that the OP has now clarified he owns a H18, here are a couple of things that may be helpful to any H16 owners who may be enjoying this thre...

Update.... Couldn't find them on web (even Ebay search) today, so I emailed Salty Dog about their status and received the following reply: "Good Day,...