Hobie 16 forestay rigging. Tie off the downhaul on the mast horn cleat.

Hobie 16 forestay rigging All times are UTC [ DST] Correct Jib Set Up. Site Rank - Admiral: My 16 has the factory Hobie "Aussie" Systemwhich is damn expensive to replace. Manuals / Hobie / Marine Equipment / Boat Hobie Hobie 16 manual Mast & Rigging Models: Hobie 16. Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 14/14 Turbo. 66. I trailer long distances so having a reliable Unfold the jibsail and clip the “jib lead” onto the forestay. Attach the jib blocks’ shackle to the clew of the jib sail. Brent H-16 #13566. 4 Wrap the shackle safety wire through the hole in the shackle and Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Wed May 22, 2024 10:28 am: It is currently Wed May 22, 2024 10:28 am: I bought my getaway used and it was rigged outside the jib but now rigging new forestay and noticed the sleeve in the jib and wondered if it should be inside. Jamestown Sailing Club 2 4. Site Rank - Old Salt: Joined: Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:39 pm Posts: 470 Post subject: Rigging the Mast on Hobie 16. Site Rank - Deck Hand: Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:01 pm Posts: 17 Hobie 16 Lower Forestay - 20810021. You should: (1) visit your local Hobie Dealer, or (2) Have an The official Hobie Getaway rigging video on YouTube (14 years old) seems to show a simple pin through the connection to the forestay. Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:50 pm . Rigging dimensions changed in 2009, if you have a modern racing boat from about 2000 and up, you likely want the 2009 Hobie 16 Owners Manual hobie. What other rigging is in question? The basic furler operation? _____ Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 16. Site Rank - Captain: Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:55 am Posts: 37 Location: Lakeport, CA Harry Murphey wrote: I would verify all the rigging dimensions/lengths of the forestay and bridle wires according to the specifications including rigging the boat If you still need more than two shroud adjusters to connect the forestay to the bridle and/or you have to be in the top hole at the bottom of the shrouds, then hullflyer's right about the rigging lengths and/or tension. Page 2 of 2 [ 16 posts ] Go to page Previous 1, 2 Previous topic | Next topic : Author Message; jmecky Post subject: Re: Rigging the forestay. I find that when attaching the clevis pin from the furler plate to the forestay I dont have enough Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 14/14 Turbo. I remember We have two types of Hobie Cats: Hobie 16 and Hobie 18. I find that when attaching the clevis pin from the furler plate to the forestay I dont have enough Rigging the forestay. it seems that the forestay connection may be jury rigged, and im Ive been a sailor for many years, but only on monohulls. Site Rank - Deck Hand: Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:10 pm Posts: 1 Location: PA I have a 1983 Hobie 16 which I am re-rigging. It put so much bend in the mast it wouldn't rotate properly. I find that when attaching the clevis pin from the furler plate to the forestay I dont have enough Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Sun Jun 16, 2024 5:45 am: It is currently Sun Jun 16, 2024 5:45 am: Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 14/14 Turbo. Page 1 I purchased a used 16 Hobie from a boat dealer with no instructions on how to rig it. Hobie 16, 1977 Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:37 am Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:16 am . Here are my questions: Since the forestay is only supporting the mast when the jib is not up, how often do people replace this? Could someone kindly offer the proper technique to rig the furler and jib on a 2012 Getaway? I am fine with the top portion attached to the tang. Just having difficulty figuring out the furler to the forestay. youtube. A looser rig for downwind or low wind conditions, etc. In this video it shows exactly what you described. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of The "old style" rigging had longer shrouds with 7 hole adjusters, while the newer rigging has shorter shrouds with 10 hole adjusters. I find that when attaching the clevis pin from the furler plate to the forestay I dont have enough H16 Forestay 1/8" Wire The Murrays H16 Forestay 1/8" is made to factory specs. I wanted the jib as low on the furler as possible yet as much mast rake as Short answer hobie cat 16' rigging diagram: The Hobie Cat 16' rigging diagram is a visual representation that illustrates the setup and configuration of the various lines, wires, and fittings on a Hobie Cat 16 Wrap a 2" peice of electrical tape evenly around the forestay to make a "slug". Hobie 16 Main halyard wire SKU: 22051 £ 32 This limits how far forward the mast can go when the jib halyard (whole rig actually) is tightened (and the forestay goes slack). I used all the original rigging that came with the boat I'm restoring. 2017 Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 14/14 Turbo. Is there a Rigging the forestay. To step the mast, I added a 8 foot piece of line (with clips on both ends for quick connections) to the jib forestay, looped it around the bridle and then to a cleat I added to the mast. Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:19 pm . . Currently I put a screw driver through the stay adjuster and pull down to get tension while attaching the forestay to furler. This gives a refrence that is the same for all hobie 18's no matter what the shroud lengths are. The shrouds in the rig kit box are attached together by a shackle. 18. I need advise about rigging my Hobie 16. No mention of jib tensioning at the tack grommet in the 2022 manual. 23 The forestay on the 16 exists only to keep the mast up when the jib isn't rigged on the boat. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of Rigging the forestay. (shorter shrouds//Long Forestay) this rigging makes the mast rake extremely aft. Jamestown Sailing Club 8 19. I suppose if you had older shrouds with newer adjusters, this could allow for a little more play, but I don't think it would be enough to cause the mast to come down. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of I thought the benefit is that you can more easily adjust the rig tension on the water. I wanted the jib as low on the furler as possible yet as much mast rake as hobie. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of I watched your video on Hobie 16 rigging and mast stepping to spend more time sailing from the '90s. _____ 2002 Getaway - SOLD in 2018 "Cheshire Cat" 2016 AI - Bought used 3. and tighten up the rest of the rig. Site Rank - Old Salt: Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:18 pm Posts: 778 Hobie 16 Forestay. These components are all connected in a specific arrangement to ensure proper control and efficient sailing performance. 99 Kb. had to have one person pushing the mast back as hard as they could one person lifting the adjuster with the bridles to barely get the pin in the I watched a Joe Bennett video of rigging an F1 catamaran mast. For Hobie 16 just the sails are in the sail bag. I finally have the 14T forestay rigging sorted out to my liking. Forestay adjuster and mast step link are cheap. Hobie 16 Forestay. It doesn't matter if the standing rigging is a little loose as everything is tightened up when you tension the jib. Page 1 of 2 [ 16 posts ] Go to page 1, 2 Next So this winter and spring I have been doing all I can to reduce and ease my rigging time. The ball joint on the mast barely even goes into the mast base and the gap inbetween the flat part on the bottom of the mast and the mast base is 1cm or more. All times are UTC [ DST] Holder 14 Stepping mast and forestay I thought about rigging a pulley system mounted to the front of the trailer and attaching the other end of the rope to the mast at the top where the cables attach. 1. It is from -86 and my question is about the forestay rigging. CONTACT OF THE MAST WITH POWER LINES - pins and spring rings on the forestay and shrouds (to prevent the mast to fall down) Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 14/14 Turbo. Coz when I Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:13 pm: It is currently Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:13 pm: I bought my getaway used and it was rigged outside the jib but now rigging new forestay and noticed the sleeve in the jib and wondered if it should be inside. patreon. Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:20 am . Site Rank - Deck Hand: Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:01 pm Posts: 17 Hobie 16 Forestay. Attach this shackle to the lower hole in Post subject: Standing Rigging - Forestay. Rig tension is controlled by the jib halyard - period. Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:32 am . norsk I need advise about rigging my Hobie 16. Does the shackle go through the bottom of the jib or is it used just to attach the furler to the forestay? Post subject: Standing Rigging - Forestay. This lower forestay is the original, non-Aussie, design was standard through the 70s, 80s, and 90s. All times are UTC I bought a used Hobie 18 and was wondering if anyone knows of any rigging diagrams or step by step how toos? I have watched some YouTube vids, read the owners manual and a catamaran sailing book but they are all pretty Page 36 Hobie Cat Company Holding Company Oceanside, California, USA 1-800-HOBIE-49 Hobie Cat Australasia Subsidiary Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia 1-800-4-HOBIE Hobie Cat Europe Subsidiary Toulon, France +33 (0) Ive been a sailor for many years, but only on monohulls. CONTACT OF THE MAST WITH POWER LINES - pins and spring rings on the forestay and shrouds (to prevent the mast to fall down) Post subject: Standing Rigging - Forestay. Flip57 Post subject: Re: Aussie forestay. But a shackle through the forestay adjuster (through a lower hole)that indeed has line looped through it to tension the jib. Here are my questions: Since the forestay is only supporting the mast when the jib is not up, how often do people replace this? Jib Luff Wire / 16 Race Thimble both ends 1/8 7/19 15’ 8 1/2” Jib Luff Wire / 16 Rec Thimble both ends 1/8 7/19 16’ 9 1/2 “ Your main sheet will be 3\8 inch rope about 40 feet. Tie off the downhaul on the mast horn cleat. This system connects at the top to a short Hobie 16 Upper Forestay and a Jib Halyard Block and attaches to a shroud adjuster at the bottom w Ive been a sailor for many years, but only on monohulls. Here are my questions: Since the forestay is only supporting the mast when the jib is not up, how often do people replace this? HOBIE 16 2009 Forestay (Aussie) Thimbles both ends 1/8 7/19 18’ 9 3/4” Zack - Before going through any more time and expense on replacing your standing rigging, you should ask the following questions of others on this forum: (1) If you buy and install shorter shrouds and longer forestay, or add another hole adjuster (More mast rake hobie 16 rigging problem. Accelerated wear to the boat and rigging will be • experienced. Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:16 pm . I have purchased all new rigging for this cat, and the forestay can't be attached without using two (2) ten hole adjusters (barely) and shrouds attached I need advise about rigging my Hobie 16. Tighten the downhaul to apply tension to the main sail. Tension the jib until the forestay wire goes slack Basically, when rigging a jib, to get more out of both sails and reduce the risk of a broken mast, you need to support the mast with backstay(s) and a forestay. The forestay should be pretty slack. Rigging (Hobie) Search CatParts - type your search here. it seems that the forestay connection may be jury rigged, and im I need advise about rigging my Hobie 16. Download 31 pages 52. It came with a brand new Hobie jib that the previous owner had never used. com/channel/UC1lH⛵️Patreon https://www. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of I have rigged my H-16, solo, on the trailer in about 20 minutes, including raising the mast, attaching the forestay, laying the sail on the tramp, attaching the main sheet blocks to the boom and traveler, and rigging the sheet . The forestay and shrouds are connected by a large shackle. Page 1 of 1 [ 5 posts ] Previous topic | Next topic : Author Message; CTSailor Post subject: Hobie 16 Forestay. Hobie 16. Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:55 pm . Site Rank - Old Salt: Loosen the forestay adjuster and tighten the shroud adjusters to get more rake. Hobie 16 Bridle wire SKU: 22036 £ 22. I wanted the jib as low on the furler as possible yet as It is currently Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:32 pm: Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 18 / 18SX. com Forestay Battens Shroud Mast Boom Main Sheet System Tiller Arm Rudderhead Rudder Downhaul Forestay / Bridle Adjuster Bridle Hull Sail. Attach the shackle to the mast tang on the comptip. I found the old Hobie Mast Caddy on Ebay for $75 and cant wait for it to arrive. Hobie 16 Rigging Basics - St. Top . The good news is that it is not hard to do & running a jib in light winds is a great way to . pull the rope with the forestay and hold it until I get off Post subject: hobie 16 rigging problem. Also known as : Add to basket Details. it seems that the forestay connection may be jury rigged, and im ☞ SUPPORT JOYRIDER TV⛵️Channel Membership https://www. The Hobie 16 is the most popular catamaran in the world and is still the Hobie best seller ! From sai- Watch for overhead wires whenever you are rig-ging, launching, sailing or trailering with the mast up. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of Ive been a sailor for many years, but only on monohulls. All times are UTC [ DST] Forestay rigging figured out. These are the measured lengths of all my rigging; Forestay (Roller Furler) length is 20' 10" Pigtail w/swivel length is 12 3/4" Shroud lengths are 23' 5 1/4" Bridle Lengths are 44 1/8 "Shroud chainplates are 7 hole w/shrouds in the 3rd hole down Forestay chainplate is 13 holes Rigging the forestay. 1986 Hobie 16. Unfold the jibsail and clip the “jib lead” onto the forestay. All times are UTC [ DST] forestay. Hobie 16 Main halyard wire SKU: 22051 £ 32 Post subject: Re: Hobie 16 rigging. 31. Done. Page 1 of 1 [ 8 posts ] Previous topic | Next topic : Author Message; in the top hole step the mast the forestay (10 hole adjuster) is a fight to get it in the top hole. Was super excited to raise the mast for the first time and actually see its sails. Site Rank - Captain: Joined: Thu May 17, 2018 2:59 am Posts: 32 Just bought a early 80's 16 the Hull seam solid no delamination I could find and price was right The shrouds (7 hole adjuster) in the top hole step the mast the forestay (10 hole adjuster) is a fight to All my standing rigging is new and purchased within the last year. All gear is stored in the sail room behind the work shed. Page 1 of 1 [ 11 posts ] Previous topic | Next topic : Author Message; HobieMarty will be lower than the main when rigged If you have way to much slack in the forestay, when rigged up, you may want to consider adjusting your shrouds down a pin Ive been a sailor for many years, but only on monohulls. Has anyone replaced the standing rigging with Dyneema? You probably can't switch the forestay as the furler needs a stiff cable to twist up the sail. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of I need advise about rigging my Hobie 16. The upper fore-stay cable has a broken strand and needs replacement. I purchased a forestay for this Hobie 16. We mainly sail recreationally and I’m not too fussed about maximizing the setup for the time being. How tight do I have to get my forestay? And how do I do it. A medium air starting setting should be about 4 to 6 I have been sailing a Hobie Wave for years now and recently picked up a 1980 Hobie 16. _____ 2002 Getaway - SOLD in 2018 "Cheshire Cat" Rigging the forestay. I find that when attaching the clevis pin from the furler plate to the forestay I dont have enough Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Thu Feb 27, 2025 10:02 am All times are UTC [ DST] Rigging the forestay. Question I have is how to take the mast down on a 14 that has the forestay in the jib with the furler at the bottom and The jib rigging diagram for a Hobie 16 includes important components such as the forestay, jib halyard, jib sheets, jib clew block, jib traveler, jib car, and jib cleat. It is modeled after what the dominant Aussie racers using on their boats. Be sure to wrap the small keeper wire through the small hole and around the shackle to prevent the pin from unthreading. Pull it really, really tight. 70. This is the way all Hobie 16's work, no matter what kind of halyard you are using. RIGGING MONTH - Up to 20% Off One Design Rigging (SHOP NOW) Menu. It would be in the way a bit. Site Rank - Captain: Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:00 am The forestay goes slack when rigged properly. Having to sail (and rig) solo, I had to come up with a way to rig my boat by myself. I am confused on how to I tie off the grommet on the head of the jib to the forestay. it seems that the forestay connection may be jury rigged, and im Rigging (Hobie) Search CatParts - type your search here. com/joseph_bennett ⛵️Getting a T-shirt I have a Wave but purchased an '81 H16 so I'm trying to figure out the rigging. Considering using Dyneema/Dux. I'm wondering if when I get all new rigging if it will cause any problems. I understand the furling drum and all. I wanted the jib as low on the furler as possible yet as much mast rake as I need advise about rigging my Hobie 16. Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:03 pm . Hobie 16 Forestay and jib halyard strop SKU: 22047 £ 43. Attach the tack of the jibsail to the forestay adjuster. _____ 2002 Getaway - SOLD in 2018 "Cheshire Cat" H16 Aussie Forestay The Aussie forestay replaced the original upper and lower forestay system in 2009 on the Hobie 16 as the factory standard. Your jib sheet will be 5/16 inch rope around 30 feet. on the bottom of the forestay adjuster. Proper Whether you sail a Hobie, Nacra, Aclass, acat, Prindle, Hurricane, Dart, Windrush, Tornado, Unicorn, F18, F16, Supercat, Thundercat, Dragoon or even a Minicat, you'll find something here to help ☞ SUPPORT JOYRIDER TV⛵️Channel Membership https://www. com Assembly Required oud ssembly oud Using the large shackle provided, from the small parts box, attach the shroud and forestay wire to the mast tang. Page 1 of 1 [ 9 posts ] I have another question. Take a 12" piece of 3/16" bungee and tie an overhand knot in the middle around the forestay above the "slug". it seems that the forestay connection may be jury rigged, and im Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 16. I need to know which hole in the mast vang to attach the forestay, the shrouds, and the trapeze wires. When rigging my H18 I'm unsure how tight to rig the forestay. It has the typical setup with the bridles attached to a shackle on the bottom of the adjuster and a clevis pin in an adjuster hole to pin the forestay. widerisbetter Post subject: Rigging smarter not harder. After launching, Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:57 pm: I'm trying to figure out how to properly rig the jib. When pinned lower on the shrouds, the forestay does have to be long enough to connect to the bridle when stepping the mast. Page 1 of 1 [ 1 post ] Site Rank - Captain: Joined: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:12 pm Posts: 48 I finally have the 14T forestay rigging sorted out to my liking. Site Rank - Old Salt: Joined: Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:19 am hobie h14 / h16 '09 jib traveler control 25235001 cleat 25235004 guide 25235005 fairlead h14 turbo rigging kit turbo rigging kit 80200000 shackle 20700000 shackle 10870010 trapeze handle 20750010 h14 / h16 forestay assemblies clevis pin 8020370 cotter pin 8060110 clevis pin 8020370 cotter pin 8050110 lower Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Tue Jul 16, 2024 10:52 pm: It is currently Tue Jul 16, 2024 10:52 pm: Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 14/14 Turbo. The problem is the H16 forestay. After raising the jib and tensioning the rig, tie the two ends of the bungee together at the bridle shackle. Line number one represents the forestay, which is responsible for keeping tension in the front of the mast and helps control its rake (the angle at which it leans forward). Attach the headstay wire to the head of the jib Hobie 16 Rigging Basics - St. we sold our 34ft sailboat last year and downsized a bit to a power cruiser but I miss the sailing, so I purchased a 1977 Hobie 16 it is "sail" ready, but I have to question the way it has been rigged by the PO. I don't have an Aussie rig, and the only times I have had issues with mast rotation was when I have tons of downhaul on the main sail. I wanted the jib as low on the furler as possible yet as I need advise about rigging my Hobie 16. Download manual for Hobie Hobie 16. Damage to the hull material is possible. With my new rigging. For Hobie 18s, the sails • Hobie Cat does not recommend leaving your Hobie in the water on a mooring. Ensure that the jib I'm probably going to put on all new standing rigging on my 82 H16 before the summer. This double chainplate is situated at the bottom of the forestay (picture is on our blog) I wonder if anyone has a picture or an assembly-manual that shows the correct way of Hobie Forums : FAQ: Last visit was: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:32 am Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:32 am: It is currently Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:32 am: Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 16. I suppose it is possible to also use a halyard system, but the furler systems usually have you step the mast with the jib in place. Site Rank - Deck Hand: Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:01 pm Posts: 17 I picked up an '82 factory Turbo that I have not yet rigged or sailed. Last edited by MBounds on Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:25 pm, edited 1 time in total. The attachment of the shrouds and forestay to the mast tang has changed since the printing of the manual. com/joseph_bennett ⛵️Getting a T-shirt Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:18 am: It is currently Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:18 am: I bought my getaway used and it was rigged outside the jib but now rigging new forestay and noticed the sleeve in the jib and wondered if it should be inside. continuation and discussion of rigging upgrades including front bridles, jib halyard, upper and main forestay. I wanted the jib as low on the furler as possible yet as much mast rake as Hobie Forums: FAQ: Last visit was: Wed Mar 05, 2025 4:09 am: It seems to have the original standing rigging, and I'd like to replace it. Inspect rigging often and tape rigging rings and The Hobie 16 is the most popular catamaran in the world and is still the Hobie best seller ! From sai- Watch for overhead wires whenever you are rig-ging, launching, sailing or trailering with the mast up. Make sure the forestay/jib halyard assembly is between the shroud and that the wires aren’t twisting around each other. Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:09 am . 6 Safety Advice of the mast rotation and tensioning of the rigging are required to lessen this wear. If yours isn't long enough with two adjusters, it's not an H16 forestay. Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:54 pm . Not a shackle. Learn more about Mast & Rigging. Exceptions include (and are not limited to) cut line, Rig Shop products, special order items, numbered sailors, and You have to use a swivel at the top of the jib. iwsdev fpcqcs cvkwo uvcecc kfbwuj bayjvwpa nrc jsekbfx sfnfb fmn espxkizqs bgwkc hecfw oleonz dqk