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wxguy
@wxguy
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Joined: July 20, 2016 4:06 am
Topics: 1 / Replies: 55
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Hobie Getaway.

5 years ago
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You could make a loop and attach the cunningham hook to it underneath the boom. Also ditch the snap hook on the rotation bar. All it is going to do ...

5 years ago
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If it's made in England, it won't be USCG approved; CE only. Good Luck!

5 years ago
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I quit using ratchets decades ago. Trust my knots and softer lines. Great advice! To the OP; don't rivet the connectors! Replace back to stock or ...

5 years ago
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Like tradisrad pointed out, the curved tiller tie bar is the culprit. The system was designed for a straight tie bar.Edited by wxguy on May 08, 2020 ...

5 years ago
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Maybe a Hobie 14? Just sayin'.......... 😕 :-O

5 years ago
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Add a bungie to the tiller yoke and then to the eyestrap for the traveler line. Tension enough to keep it from going past the problem point. Works w...

5 years ago
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Once your repair is complete, take your stimulus check and buy a set of Cattrax. Future problem solved.

5 years ago
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I am most likely in that picture somewhere!!! That was "MY" beach in the 80s. I met my wife there too and we are still going strong! I miss those g...

5 years ago
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We need more pitchpoles!!!

5 years ago
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5.30-12 tires on all my cat my trailers. 😉

5 years ago
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Do the WETA now before you are totally done with sailing!

5 years ago
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Rubber tires are the best friend you have! The Tigers won't perform (terrible) as well as the rubber tires. Spend the extra $$ for them with cradles...

5 years ago
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6 years ago
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Yes, the P18-2 is the 8.6 model axle . You WILL want cradles to support the hulls. Ask any Hobie 16 sailor what a pain it is with just the padded ro...

6 years ago
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Rope. UV kills bungies no matter where you are.

6 years ago
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You are lucky the cop didn't get you! This kind of act may get us banned from any sailing events on the beach in the future. Please refrain in the f...

6 years ago
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Florida!!

6 years ago
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Take the A class. Now basically 2 boats: floater and flyer. SCHRS accounts for the flyer. US Sailing P/N does not. I had the honor and privilege t...

7 years ago
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Check on Murray's site or take them to a local canvas shop and have them made there. You then get to pick your color! Use sunbrella if using a local...

7 years ago
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Nah, it's just part of the scene and everything has a place.

7 years ago
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For your weight, my recommendation is find a Marstrom A cat. They handle weight the best. All others will not be so kind!

7 years ago
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Catsalor, Think of your Hobie Cat as a Chevrolet and the A Cat as a Maserati..........! I'm also 60 and sail an A Class. I never wanted to foil bec...

7 years ago
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Chartering a white one and it will be mine after the event!! Dilly-Dilly!! :prost: Bob Curry

7 years ago
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OOPS! Computer choked. Sorry for the double post.Edited by wxguy on Jul 20, 2016 - 10:15 AM.

9 years ago
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Do yourself a HUGE favor and sell the hulls outright. Then take the funds and scour the planet for another G-Cat 5.7 (or another boat). Your convers...

9 years ago
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