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| Author: | Oldest Chuck [ Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How much weight to right a Wave |
Been away from the forum for a few years but became re-interested in cats. Here is my concern. I am 75 and 140 lb and not sailed cats for several decades but would like to try a Wave. I have sailed the Hobie 16 when younger but know I can not right it by myself and wondering about the wave. Given normal conditions what is the amount weight needed to right the Wave with and without bag? I and in good health and shape for age and ride bikes daily and have no health issues other than being older. Any thought? |
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| Author: | Smfinley [ Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much weight to right a Wave |
140 should be enough, especially if you have good technique. They are also hard to flip unless you are out in a lot of wind. Much more wind needed compared to a H16. Get one and enjoy it. |
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| Author: | Oldest Chuck [ Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How much weight to right a Wave |
Scott, Thanks for the reply. Coming from monohulls like the Flying Scott, West Wright Potter and some keel boats which take a lot of wind to get freaky cats have always been more fun. I admit I am going back to my youth of flying a hull in a 16 but given my age and weight trying to set up and solo a 16 would be a bit of hubris. Have watched a lot of vids of the Wave as well as the 16 and what you said about hard to upend seems to be true. Have watched the same manuvers with both and the 16 goes over where the Wave remained upright. I might miss the higher speed and action of the 16 but without a crew I would be in trouble. Again, thanks for taking the time to respond. |
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