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| Author: | paragon1970 [ Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
Hi All, I read somewhere that the mainsheet size is 5/16th in or around 8mm. When I purchased my Hobie it came with 6:1 ratio harken blocks which is wound with 12mm sheet. Is this correct do you think? I ask as am looking to replace with a fresh mainsheet. Thanks SRG |
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| Author: | rattle 'n hum [ Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
The Hobie (USA) catalog says 3/8" (9.5 mm), but I (and many others) have gone down a size to 5/16" (8 mm). It's a little harder on the hands, but runs through the blocks much better. 12 mm is WAY too big! |
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| Author: | paragon1970 [ Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
Thanks for you rapid reply  Yep, 12 mm no good at all its actually counter productive, sure its easy to hold but it sticks in the blocks. I am new to sailing and unfortunately I don't have another H16 to compare to, but I was looking at it and it just looks wrong. Right then off to purchase a new mainsheet any recommendations? (I am based in the UK, mention it as we may have different names or makes of sheet than to that of the US) |
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| Author: | Johan !! [ Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
Buy a tapered mainsheet I had one one the H 16 also And now on the Wildcat even an 4 mm to 8 mm Verjongde schoot, speciaal voor wedstrijdzeilers. Verloopt van 6 mm to 9 mm Lengte 16 m. Voor F18, F20 en Tornado enz.  http://www.wildthing.nl/onderdelen/onde ... index.html |
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| Author: | paragon1970 [ Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
Thanks Johan. BTW I visited that link and all the images appear to be broken. |
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| Author: | Johan !! [ Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
Strange ? i can see everything I had the same mainsheet on my Tiger and works very well You can always do an e mail to Wildthing what the shipping costs are ,i don,t thinkit,s in the EU Or buy some dyneema rope and make one yourself [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIU1rwNoQ3s[/youtube] |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
Fyi... Tapered sheets are not class legal on a Hobie 16. |
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| Author: | rattle 'n hum [ Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12mm Main sheet correct or incorrect? |
For reference, Salsa and Buzzz are very popular over here. I'm currently using Yale Maxibraid Plus and like it a lot. For many years when funds were more scarce, I used New England Sta-Set.....a good all-around line for the price. |
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