Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:23 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Hobie 16 Rudder Problems
PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:01 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:57 pm
Posts: 2
Im sailing a Hobie 16 out of Dana Point, Ca, and have a few questions.
--At high speeds, I have to pull the tiller extremely hard towards me to keep
the boat going straight. Is this normal?
--Also at high speeds, the rudders hum occasionally. how can I fix this.

=Thanks for reading,
Robert


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:53 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Wed May 28, 2003 1:12 pm
Posts: 1464
FAQ Section has this info - sounds like you don't have the rudder locked into the down position to me - or they are raked back too far - need to tuck the rudders under the transom further.
Here are some links for you to read:

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=467

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12859

Also the owner's manual might help explaining how to rig and sail the boat - big thing is getting the rig right and the rudders locked down (make sure your cams are functioning corectly)

link: http://www.hobiecat.com/support/products/hobie-16/

_________________
Jacques Bernier
http://www.hobie.com/
http://www.facebook.com/HobieCatCompany


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:50 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:57 pm
Posts: 2
You're right the rudders aren't locked into place. Both of the cams are jammed into place. Hopefully replacing them will do the job. Thanks for the feedback.
-robert


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group