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| Author: | vtnative [ Tue Jun 10, 2003 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hobie 16 Wires Advice |
Hi Folks, I'm going through my just purhcased Hobie 16. I think it's a '79, and a friend at work suggests I consider replacing the shrouds and forestay wires, especially if they look old.....he lost a shround wire sailing once... and was very unhappy. I plan to replace the shrouds, but was wondering if I should replace the forestay with the "aussie" jib halyard setup verses the stock wires.... Any advice/experience/suggestions. P.S. This is for recreational use....no current plans to race. Many thanks. Dan in Vermont... |
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| Author: | sunjammers [ Tue Jun 10, 2003 10:16 pm ] |
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I recommend a H16 rig kit which will replace all standing rigging, new jib halyard and single trap. This kit is less that $180 and will save you a lot of trouble in the future. Thanks, Brad Stephens www.sunjammers.com [email protected] 850-235-2281 Authorized Hobie/Vanguard Dealer Panama City Beach, FL |
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| Author: | PurdueZach [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie 16 Wires Advice |
I hate to bring up a really old thread, but where can I find an "H16 rigging kit"? I just got a 1982 Hobie 16 and I want to replace the bridle, shrouds, and forestay. The trap wires will need to be replaced too but then can wait. |
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| Author: | sunjammers [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie 16 Wires Advice |
Hobie part # 20800001 retails for $415 now |
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| Author: | wildlatin [ Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie 16 Wires Advice |
sunjammers wrote: Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 1:16 am I recommend a H16 rig kit which will replace all standing rigging, new jib halyard and single trap. This kit is less that $180 and will save you a lot of trouble in the future. sunjammers wrote: Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:01 pm Hobie part # 20800001 retails for $415 now Wow! That is 230% price increase in 8 years (28% per year) ! No wonder I've been feeling poorer in the last decade... |
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| Author: | PurdueZach [ Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie 16 Wires Advice |
No kidding! That seems very expensive! |
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| Author: | sunjammers [ Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie 16 Wires Advice |
I just ran the #'s it does seem high, quick glance at the catalog the 6 wires run about $185. I've asked Matt for a build list to see what else it comes with beside the 6 wires, I know it use to come with some extra stuff but when the price jumped I stopped stocking it and don't remember. |
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