rezaff wrote:
- Rudder locking cams are very tight - any recommendations?
Quick fix is to spray some silicone or other dry lubricant into the mechanism. Better fix is to take it apart, clean it, put it back together with some white lithium grease (car door hinge lube).
rezaff wrote:
- A small amount of water (1-2 cups) comes out of each pontoon after 2-3 hours on the water - is this normal? Should I be looking for particular leaks? and if so typically where? (The hulls look clean, so I suspect either the plug/plug housing itself, or the trampoline base post joints.
That's not a whole lot of water, but your suspicions are probably good - clean off the old silicone sealant from the pylon/deck joints and re-apply a bead of sealant there. You can do the same with the drain plug housing.
rezaff wrote:
- This is the first time I have a furler on my jib - any maintenance/lubrication?
Again, dry spray lube so that it rotates smoothly. If it binds up, there is a rebuild kit available from any Hobie dealer.
rezaff wrote:
- The the jib blocks, the rear traveller and block, as well as the block and tackle on the mainsail are functional but stiff - once again, what maintenance / lubrication is recommended?
Same deal. Dry lube. Don't use something like WD-40 that will attract dirt and sand.
McLube Sailkote is a good all around dry lube:
McLube also makes this stuff called "One Drop" that works very well on ball bearings. I got mine from Annapolis Performance Sailing.
