I'm not sure where all this weight that everyone seems to think I'm adding is supposed to be coming from. By my estimate, I've added the weight...
I've thought about that, but then I keep coming back to "Why?" By splitting the mast, I'm already halving the amount of force that each one will...
Your thoughts about the trampoline being too low had occurred to me, too. Fortunately, that trampoline only cost me $50 and a couple afternoons...
Hello, all! I couple of years ago I had a thread on here asking about converting my Hobie 16 from its default sailplan over to another rig type...
I'm sure the headsail-only idea will work if I put on the extra leeboards. I'm just not sure I'll have the time to do that before my parents'...
That's exactly what I was thinking. Would it not be possible to keep the main on board and hoist it if things don't go well with the...
This boat doesn't have daggerboards or anything similar. Everything else I have already considered and begun thinking about. My questions is:...
Okay, I really like this idea, so I just ordered a new (used) sail from Masthead Sailing Gear that has the same luff length, but a slightly (15cm)...
I like the idea of using the boat's original rig, and the jib-only idea had already occurred to me. The point here is to keep both hulls in the...
I am getting closer to having my Hobie Cat ready to put back in the water, and now I find that issues of rigging and sail performance are becoming...
Any chance you'll be turning out more of these any time soon?
