Righting lines for a 16

I am looking for a diagram that shows how and where to attach righting lines to a older 16. Obviously I am new to this and the written instructions have not shown me the way.
Thank`s Patrick

Go to murrays.com and download the complete catalog. Go to page 37 for righting systems.

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Admiral,

Thank`s for the timely reply and the good info.I am looking at the catalog now.I have new line and was thinking of making my own but was wondering about the length.Is this doable or is the shock cord the only way to go ?How and where do the lines attach to the stern ?Do you have to drill holes and install cleats ?

Best regards,
Patrick

You didn't say which style you want to go with. If it's the Hawaiian (my favorite) the line required is about 40 feet. You can get a more exact measurement by measuring from the center of the rear crossbar, around the front pylon and back to the stern, double it and add in two feet for knots.

I attached mine through holes drilled in the lip. Place the hole inboard of the rudder in the stern lip.

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My righting line is an old main sheet cut to size. It it stored by wrapping one end around one pylon, then passed around the dolphin striker, and wrapped around the other pylon (I don't have tramp pockets in which to store it). When I need the line for righting, I unwrap the end that is in the water, toss it over the high hull and start leaning.

The Hawaiian righting system is great since it saves time if you're racing, but if you're cheap then the above system will work well, too.

Skipshot,

Thank`s for the reply.You said the magic word " cheap ".
Being a old power boater I have not been around a lot of Hobies but I have
seen your system in pictures.I will give it a try.Would there be any
advantage adding a line to the rear pylons for a mate to use ?

Best regards,

Patrick

Nope. You both can hold one line.

Besides, with any amount of wind, having someone with their weight that far back would probably cause the boat to go over backwards as it came up - no good

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Thank`s Tim
Will take your advice on the one line.
Got hooked up with a sailor on N.C. Outer Banks today and he is going to show us the program in early Sept.

Fair winds and good sailing on you.................Patrick