Removable Baby Bob?

I just purchased a "Baby Bob" mast float for my 1983 H16 with comp tip.


If I mount it per the supplied instuctions, it is not easily removable for towing or for the days I do not want to sail with it. Also, I am not comfortable with relpacing the pulley rivit with a screw.

Has anyone ever modified the mount to allow for quick install or removal while rigging the cat?

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1980 18 foot class A Unicorn catamaran
1977 Super Sunfish (sold)
1979 Hobie (sold)
1983 Hobie 16 Hawiian Sunset (sold)
1981 Hobie 16 Tequilla Sunrise (sold)
2008 Hobie 16 (sold)
2023 Hobie 16
Founding member of the "San Dimas Yacht Club"
John

I don't know why you would want to remove it. I just put mine on and forgot about it. If I were install/remove like you want to, I would consider some type of bracket that always stays mounted to the masthead and then mount and dimount from that.

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1981 H16.
1993 Macgregor 26S

I put one on my comp tip and just leave it on all the time.. I think I just drilled one hole and then put a piece of wood under it that takes up the space between the top of the comp tip and the mounting bracket for the bob.. If I want to remove it then its one one bolt..

Works Fine

Hope that helps

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It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.

86 H16

You could just un screw the bob from the mount bracket. its 4 screws, I have some people do this that are worried about the weight of the bob while trailering.

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I trailer with the Bob On, It doesn't weigh that much from what I can tell..

I dont worry about tying a red flag on the back of the mast with it on..

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It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.

86 H16

I agree that the weight isn't a big deal, however some people make everything harder than need be!

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