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Author: | Sailinagin [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
This is great. I will be watching for your posts with anticipation. I assume you plan to use all available new OE parts? I see you are doing the rear ports - are there any other mods you plan to make or are you sticking to the original design? |
Author: | John Lunn [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 2:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Well done, great pictures, and an exciting new chapter in your (sailing) life. Now I understand how difficult it is to mount a tramp rail....something I needed to do on my 1988 SE. Please also include that section about rudders and castings, with your new 'lining up' method. And more on creating the rear ports, with pictures, when it happens. What other 'extras'???? Jib Pigtails? 5 - 1 downhaul? Bungee on the mast rotator line? Trentec Super goose? Leave lots of time for sailing...... best wishes |
Author: | centralmichigansailor [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
I plan to do all the usual upgrades, so it should be nice when done. The SX wings will essentially be the only used parts in the project, but I have been saving a really sweet set for a while that are like new, so they should be fine, and I am using all new mounting hardware so I will be able to fit them to the boat as a new set would be. Sails are custom-colors factory Hobie, seemed like the right thing to do. I'll have two masts, a brand new comp-tip for racing if I ever get the chance, plus an old-school all-aluminum older matching black anodized mast for every-day use. I really like the way the solid masts sail, plus they seem a bit lighter..? |
Author: | outoftheoffice [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
What a great thread, thanks for putting this together as well as all the great photos. I can't wait to see this brand new 18 completed. Good luck! |
Author: | Sailinagin [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Looking beautiful. Glad you updated the post I was getting withdrawals. This is one for the books. |
Author: | nO0b [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:06 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
This boat is going to be fantastic. |
Author: | damon [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
I'm loving this thread, the boat, and the info. Only problem is the boat is going to be too nice to sail! Great job, but don't miss the sailing season. Git-r-done! |
Author: | whiprsnapr [ Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:13 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
The other problem is all the tools/shop/product are way too new. . . Thanks for this post, fun to watch it all come together. |
Author: | NAHCA555 [ Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:03 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Way too cool, thanks for posting... I was in my "loft" and just found a brand new set of red/white H-18 sails I didn't know I had... now I wish I had your hulls! My problem is I'm an SX-18 now and these brand new sails won't work for me! unless I dig up a std mast... Keep up the posts... I want to see the finished product! |
Author: | outoftheoffice [ Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
GOODNESS that thing is gorgeous. Top Notch work so far! |
Author: | Bacho [ Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
This looks AMAZING. Its awesome to see how an 18 would have looked new. Your one of the last, if not the last person who will ever get to put a completely new H18 together. |
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