| Hobie Forums http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/ |
|
| Hobie Tiger Buying Advice - Commons items/fault to look for? http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=27420 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | tigerlover [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hobie Tiger Buying Advice - Commons items/fault to look for? |
Hi Everyone, Im wondering if I could please get some feedback on buying a Hobie Tiger F18 approx 2002 model - give or take. Im currently a Hobie 18 sailor and didnt know about common faults such as cracking cross beam/extrusions. Turns out it is quiet an expensive hobby sailing! Apart from general hull softness, etc are they are items specific to the Hobie Tiger I should be looking at? are there common failure points as I dont want to buy a lemon! Possibly items that are not obvious on the surface ie wear a tear under the cross beams? really appreciate any feedback that can be offered. Thanks! |
|
| Author: | hobie18rich [ Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Tiger Buying Advice - Commons items/fault to look for? |
Other than the beams as I have heard nothing about beams failing, check the tightness of the hull to beam fit. Also check the dagger pockets for signs of impact. I also recomend changing all standing rig. Diamonds shrouds and forstay. I change mine out every 2 years. Alot of stress on the mast whilre flying the spin. Ather than that its a standard hobie. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|