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To Jib Or Not To Jib?
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Author:  captain-max [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:54 pm ]
Post subject:  To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Like others, I've noticed the strap a few feet from the top of the sail, which would appear to be where a TI jib (if offered) would be attached. BUT... that would mean no furling of the mainsail.

So I revisted the YouTube clip of the WaterTribe Challenge which shows the experimental jib being used, and sure enough, that strap is where the jib's attached:

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Think I might have to put pen to paper, and see if a small swivelling masthead fitting can't be designed to attach the jib and sidestays. Now, there's a challenge for all the inventors out there!

Of course, there's still the other issue to deal with - strengthening the bow area to take the load. :?

(Gotta do something to beat those red TIs)
Author:  Paul67 [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Rather that going to all the trouble of redesigning your yellow TI; when I get my red TI I will just go a little slower for you :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  Paul67 [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
But the truth is I would love a jib!
Author:  captain-max [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Thanks Paul, just leave your trolley in while I race off! :D
Author:  Tom Ray [ Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
captain-max wrote:
Think I might have to put pen to paper, and see if a small swivelling masthead fitting can't be designed to attach the jib and sidestays. Now, there's a challenge for all the inventors out there!

Of course, there's still the other issue to deal with - strengthening the bow area to take the load. :?

(Gotta do something to beat those red TIs)


Someone already invented a masthead swivel for the AI. I decided not to bother, and just use a halyard and tack line on my Adventure Island jib setup. The halyard is a bit of extra drag when not in use, but doesn't seem to affect things much. It rolls up inside the sail just fine.

As for the extra loads, my opinion is that the boat has plenty of power in a decent breeze, and more power would probably mean the need for more centerboard and/or more rudder. The jib is just for light air sailing, and loads are low because there is not enough wind. When it picks up, put the jib away. If you wanna fly when it picks up, there are other boats for that...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7RSZX1GA5A[/youtube]
Author:  tspbrady [ Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
I just want to know when the Hobie Foil Ama option is coming out for my TI!
Author:  NOHUHU [ Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
As soon as the new 2 foot rudder extensions are ready. :wink:
Author:  Paul67 [ Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
tspbrady wrote:
I just want to know when the Hobie Foil Ama option is coming out for my TI!


Excuse my ignorance but what is a Hobie Foil Ama? Is there a thread or pics of the AI’s?
Author:  KayakingBob [ Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Paul67 wrote:
Excuse my ignorance but what is a Hobie Foil Ama? Is there a thread or pics of the AI’s?
They got yah!!! :lol:
Author:  captain-max [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Do a conversion from the out-of-production Hobie TriFoiler?

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Author:  captain-max [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Tom Ray wrote:
Someone already invented a masthead swivel for the AI

Any links to that, Tom?
Author:  NOHUHU [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Gawd, that's pretty!

You should check out the youtube videos on that sukka. You will be amazed. The boat carves 180 deg turns at 30+mph.

Seems like only waves can stop it.
Author:  tspbrady [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Windrider Rave is pretty cool too.
Author:  Paul67 [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
That is a great pic, I hope my new TI will look and sail as good as that :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  rogermann [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: To Jib Or Not To Jib?
Here is my jib where you do not lose the ability to furl. It is working well so far and does not overpower to mast so no stays are needed. It is further down on the mast where I attach in order not to overpower.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks, Roger

http://rogermannadventures.blogspot.com/

rogermannorg
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