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| Author: | Worjak [ Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | H17 with jib but no speader bar |
Hi, I have been offered to buy a Hobie 17 which has been rigged with a jib but doesn't have a spreader bar. The seller told me the design/build of boats sold in the 90's was adjusted making the spreader bar unnecessary. Since I have seen no evidence of this but given that my knowledge is limited it makes me a bit uncertain. What to see for in terms of damages when looking at the boat? Any advice will be appreciated. Regards Jakob |
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| Author: | Matt15 [ Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H17 with jib but no speader bar |
I'm not 100% sure but that does sound wrong. Without a spreader bar the load on the bow/hulls would be too great. So does he use the standard uni bridal (for cat rig) and hoist a jib up or the sports rigging minus the spreader bar? |
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| Author: | jackB [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H17 with jib but no speader bar |
All the H17S I've seen were equipped with a spreader bar, including build in 90's. You may be ok in light air, but otherwise you may crack your hulls sailing without a spreader. You may be able to get a used one, but a new one may be expensive. I would skip this one and keep looking for a complete boat. |
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| Author: | Worjak [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H17 with jib but no speader bar |
Thanks. I'll keep looking for a healthy boat. He sold it to someone else. _/) _/) Hobie 14 Turbo |
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