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Author:  hobie18rich [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:28 pm ]
Post subject:  New season approaches are you ready?
As I make plans for this years events, putting events on the calendar, getting the boat rigged ect. I wonder what else are people doing to prepare for the season, is your boat ready to sail.
Hulls and x bars cleaned and polished, Hobie cleaner and protectant.
Tramp tightened and inspected for tears and frayed lines.
New harness spreaders and handles installed, Bethwaite system, no more hooks to scratch my hulls.
New sails ordered, new spin blocks, new halyard, new tires for trailer.
Inspect lighting and trailer conections , bolts and stands checked for tightness.
X bar bolts on boat checked, all mast fittings checked and prebend adjusted for the new sail.
Shrouds and standing rig inspected and replaced where neaded.
I'm ready for this year. What are other people doing maybe im missing something or something your doing can help someone else.
Kind of like last years "What have you done for your Hobie lately?" by Jeremy at Surf City.
Author:  Roy [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:34 pm ]
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I' still shoveling snow off my roof. :cry:
Author:  Karl Brogger [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:11 pm ]
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It was -24*F here this morning.
The high for today was -8*F.
It is currently -22*F.
The low for tonight will be -25*F
The high for tomorrow is supposed to be 9*F.


Notice a trend? I won't be sailing for a very, very long time.
Author:  hobieokc [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:47 am ]
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At some point before the sailing season gets started, I need to fix a leak in the starboard hull of my 17. That and I'm trying to figure out how to sneak some new rudders past my wife. I need to get a parts list for Dog down at Mariner and I'm hoping they have the carbon rudders.
Author:  fhopper [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:29 am ]
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I will be adding trap lines to my Getaway. Other than that I am good to go, it is after all a getaway; you kiss'm once, spank'm twice, and toss'm in the water. (The high yesterday was 9)
Author:  The Dog [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:34 am ]
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hobieokc wrote:
I need to get a parts list for Dog down at Mariner and I'm hoping they have the carbon rudders.


EPO2 Rudder Blade Carbon - HC 20490020: 2 currently in stock.

And even if they get sold, it's starting to look like we're already into "weekly parts order" mode.

Shop weather station says 28F. Which is just as well since it also says zero mph.
Author:  hobiefanatic [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:51 pm ]
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I got my black bright shiny new rudders in the mail from Mariner-Sails.com yeterday. Come on hobieokc, just say what works for me "it's a safety issue. you don't want me to get hurt, do you?"

If you don't get any, you can always admire mine!
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Author:  The Dog [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:08 pm ]
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Did the comptip arrive safe too?
Author:  Speedawg [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:37 am ]
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Heh! Still plenty of snow here as well. We have had record snow fall this winter so far. But my boat is stored in a heated aircraft hangar snug as a bug! I have a couple of maintenace items to do before the boat goes to the beach this season. I have to replace the rubber on the side rails as I noticed late last season it started to get slippery when bare footed. I am concerned that it may be a real chore to get the old rubber and glue off. Have any of you done this? The second thing I need to address is my jib. Last season I had the line that attaches the head of the jib to the luff wire come loose. (improper pre-sail inspection). Ever since that occured my jib flutters a bit in the upper leach. I have readjusted the line that came loose to a tighter, and looser position but still have the flutter which drives me crazy. Did the jib get stretched when the line came loose? If I cant get this fixed I will for sure buy a new jib. Can I still get the 07 jib color Matt M? Other than those issues I just need to look it all over very well and use it! I am fortunate that in the first two seasons for this boat I have had it on the water about 70 times. I think I get more sailing in than just about anyone else here in CDA area.
Author:  MBounds [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:10 pm ]
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in the first two seasons for this boat I have had it on the water about 70 times


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my jib flutters a bit in the upper leach.


The fact that you sailed the boat 70 times in two seasons has more to do with the leech flutter than the luff tensioning line (which has little or no effect on the leech).

Two things you can try before buying a new jib - move the jib sheet up a hole or two in the clew plate (but you may not be able to point as high), or take the sail to a sail repair shop and have them tighten up the leech a bit.
Author:  Speedawg [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:51 pm ]
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Thanks MBounds. I am kinda thinkin it maybe time for a new jib. If I do buy new the old one may end up on Ebay. So all you of you beware.:)
Author:  Skipshot [ Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:34 am ]
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I want a new main and jib for my 18SX, my tattered old one is tattered and old, and the chicks don't dig it anymore.

What's that old saying about boats being a hole in the water?
Author:  hobiefanatic [ Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:40 pm ]
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it all arrived safe and sound!!!
Author:  hobie18rich [ Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:55 pm ]
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Skipshot wrote:
I want a new main and jib for my 18SX, my tattered old one is tattered and old, and the chicks don't dig it anymore.

What's that old saying about boats being a hole in the water?


Chicks dig Pentex square tops. Thats what you need, then add the spin for the pretty colors up front.
Author:  mike hensel [ Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:45 pm ]
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It still may be to early here to be out yet on the boat, but there are a couple of rules clinics coming up to attend.

That should keep our mind in the game.
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