Main Sail Not Locking in.

I can stand on the forward beam facing the mast. feeding with my right hand and pulling the halyard with my left. You can pull the halyard far enough forward to pass the hook (arms length will do it) then center and release. It is a balancing act. Holding the mast / sail to stay against the mast.

_________________
Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Matt, you can do this while tied to a dock on the water?

Yes. May be difficult, but possible. I often stand on the forward beam and hoist in this way when solo anyway. Easier to help the sail feed from above the track opening.

Maybe partial hoist, tie off on the cleat and head to a beach for the full hoist and lock if possible where you are?

_________________
Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Now there's a thought! I never considered a partial hoist. I already have been setting my jib prior to launch which has caused zero problems so far, but I can see it causing a problem if I partially hoist the main, though the jib is very easy to hoist after the main. The only reason I do it backwards is to save some time at the launch ramp. Your suggestion might be the solution I am looking for.