New to sailing. Need info and tips to tuning a Hobie 16

I am new to the Hobie sailing game. I have a 79 hobie 16 and wiegh about 200lbs. I can go out and sail but am not 100% sure of my setup. I need any info, links, or tips that any one knows to mainsail setup, jib setup, outhaul and downhaul. What all the numbers mean on the crossbars of the tramp. Any info is greatly apreciated. I am not to familiar with all the terminoligy also so please bear with me.

fordjnky, You've come to the right place for info, links, and tips for your Hobie 16. It's all right here on this forum.
The BEST thing you can do is to have a knowledgable and experienced Hobie sailor right by your side to get you started. If you would provide us with the location where you live and where you sail, someone on this forum should be able to help you find a local Hobie Dealer or Hobie Fleet.
Good luck and welcome!
Richard

Agree, there is a ton of info on this forum. Download the assembly manual, read the FAQ's, and search prior posts. Also check out back issues of the HOTLINE on the hca-na website. Also try to hook up with the local fleet and/or dealer in your area.

That should give you a good start. If you still have specific questions after that, then ask away.

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WELCOME TO A LOT OF FUN !!!!!!
Man, don`t hesitate to ask, I solo`ed fairly well in about a month, and have not stopped ever since, and it all happened by ASKING QUESTIONS.

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Every second that passes cannot be recovered, so make good use of every one of them that you have left.

I live in Menasha, WI. Im on the north shore of Lake Winnebago. Not too far from Green Bay, WI, Manitowoc, WI and the big Lake Michigan.

Hey man I was in Sheboygan WI last month. I saw a beautifull Lake there which I believe is Lake Michigan. Always wondered if sailing is good in those Lakes.

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Every second that passes cannot be recovered, so make good use of every one of them that you have left.

I did a quick search and came up with these two Hobie Dealers. I hope they are close to you.
I hope they are able to help you locate a nearby Hobie Fleet.


Aquarius Sail Wisconsin N34 W24041 Capitol Drive
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: 1-262-691-3794
[email protected]


The Boat House Of Madison 5345 West River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: 1-608-849-9200
[email protected]

Alrighty, another local!

Fordjnky, I live in Omro, used to sail on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh... but I work in Neenah and Menasha.

Let me know if you want to go out sometime either on your boat or mine.. I now keep my boat on Lake Butte des Morts, in Oshkosh. I can also just meet you at the dock sometime and make sure you are rigged properly.

Also, I can loan you the book "Catamaran sailing, from start to finish", if you'd like to read it. It's a great resource, especially for terms!

I can definitely give you some tips and tricks on sailing on Winnebago... although, I never had sailed up to Menasha with my boat... I always chickened out and turned around.

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1982 H16 (C:\Worthy)
Yellow/White Prism type sails

Just the ticket, exactly what you need and it's free
http://www.hobieclass.com/default.asp?Page=1686