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| Author: | chief [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:58 pm ] |
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Hi all, I just got my first hobie 14 this week and I am looking forward to rebuilding it. I am not new to the sailing world, but and relatively new to sailing hobies 14. Be for sailing hobie 14, I sailed 420’s so looking forward to the change in sailing styles. I have a few questions on getting a jib and trap kit, where and how do I get a hold of them. Looked on Ebay had no luck there but I am hoping some one can point me in the right direction. |
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| Author: | MBounds [ Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:54 am ] |
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Welcome to the Hobie Way of Life, chief! Make sure you have a dolphin striker installed before you install the jib or the trapeze. A broken front crossbar will be the result if you don't. Trap wires you can get any where - you can get them made up at any marine store that carries 3/32" 1x19 stainless steel wire. The jib kit is more problematic - you can order a new one from a Hobie dealer or Murray's, or keep looking on eBay - they turn up every now and then. Where do you sail? |
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| Author: | martin [ Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:51 am ] |
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Welcome to the club of the mad cats 
prepare your boat and practice in righting first of all . Remember when you go fast to keep your weight back! feel free to ask anything about it here . 420 is a great boat ,but H14turbo is greater!!! do you sail on a lake or ocean? |
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| Author: | chief [ Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:07 am ] |
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martin wrote: do you sail on a lake or ocean?
I sail on both, but I prefer ocean better because I like the sensation of flying over the waves. Thanks for the help about trapeze and the jib I will get them hopeful later on this year. |
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| Author: | H14Turbo [ Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:20 pm ] |
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Basically the thing get right first on the 14 is keeping the weight as far back as physically possible, otherwise you will take a trip towards the bow. Also make sure you can right the boat solo, as it can be really hard, especially if your mast leaks. congrates on your new boat. H14turbo |
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