Question....

After raising both sails yesterday, I see that the Jib passes about 8 inches aft past the mast. So the question is, what happens in actual sailing when the Jib is passed side to side on turns ? I guess the wind will help pushing it forward and clearing the mast, or I`m I doing something wrong ?

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Every second that passes cannot be recovered, so make good use of every one of them that you have left.

no, you got it right. sometimes in light wind you might have to help it through on tacks. As far as the main going up hard, make sure the luff track is clean.Check the comptip track sometimes it gets beat up from trailering. Some just go up hard. You can spray the luff as it goes up with a "dry lube" spray
http://www.mclubemarine.com/sailkote/
You can get a dry spray lubricant at your local hardware store.

Thanks Hobieandy !!!
We have the Hobie in our yard so we can play with the hardware before we take her to the Blue. This details are simple, but important. THANKS A LOT !!!

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Every second that passes cannot be recovered, so make good use of every one of them that you have left.

Johnnymoto - Sometime, in the future, you might want to consider installing Jib Batten Hinges on the top two battens if you have a hard time getting the jib to the other side on a tack in light winds. They work well. We've been using them for over 30 years.
Hobie Part # 20390001
Page 14 of Hobie Parts & Accessory Catalog 2010-11
Richard

Thanks comrades !!!! I will look for the part and let you know if I have a question.

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Every second that passes cannot be recovered, so make good use of every one of them that you have left.