Jib Furler.

I got a Jib furler from another boat. It will work on my 16. But my question is, do I really need it?

Cheers?

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1983 H16
"El Gordo"

Tens of thousands of Hobie 16s are out there that don't have jib furlers, so no, you don't really need it.

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Roger that. Thanks. I guess I'll sell it

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1983 H16
"El Gordo"

PCB... it depends on the type of sailing you do...

I use my furler when coming in to the beach... when i am solo.. and the winds are up...

The beach can be tricky when the tides are up when i am single H....

You can see a bit of flapping after i cut it down...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k-nYWRz3Ag

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•Present boat -1998 Hobie 16 Solana Sails furling jib[/size]

It gives you an option that don't have otherwise. I'm assuming that you have the furling jib to go with it? A battened jib isn't likely to work with a furler.

here is a pic of the difference in the jib size...

http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag5 ... 955d17.jpg

Used my full sized jib... without problems for a season before i took the step to cut it down...

It flapped quite a bit... it might drive you nuts... but you can use it for a while to make sure you like the furler.. and the down grade in power... not having the batons

I love being able to down power when i am coming back to the beach... The furler is one of the best things i have done to make it easier for me to control the boat quickly when i approach the beach in higher winds...


Waldorf

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•Present boat -1998 Hobie 16 Solana Sails furling jib[/size]

Waldorf,.
Thanks for the video. I see what you mean. I do have a new sail coming from CA. next week. I didn't even think to ask if it was a batten jib. I guess I'll wait and see.

I will be beaching the H16 most of the time. too.

Cheers
Gordo

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1983 H16
"El Gordo"

New Sail should be a standard set. Jib with Battens. H16's come with battens.

My set from Cali was batten set. But I did find a Jib without battens as well.
I may be doing more solo, so I may keep that Jib to power down, till I get the hang of it

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1983 H16
"El Gordo"

I have an even worse scenario - I am approaching two docks (with boats attached) that are probably 12 feet apart. Scary as hell - but I have a method that works well.

-My jib is attached with a quick release. I do my final tack to bring me towards shore and then release the jib - letting it basically flap in the breeze. Jib is totally depowered. Glide in only with the main.

-Approach the dock - turn into wind - flip rudders up. Rudders up is critical since it is almost impossible to keep the boat into the wind with them down.

-Release the main sheet fully. I have a quick release on the main block - if needed (heavy weather) I can pop that thus depowering the main.

-Go out and sit on the front of one of the hulls - and kick with my feet to back it into shore. I usually jump into the water (shallow) and then walk it in.

Been using this method all summer and haven't had any scary moments yet. Works well.

-Keith