sinman wrote:
THANKS FOR THE REPLYS. I was looking for something that does not exist. I'm in process of going thru a pure OEM 83' H16 and would like to keep things in proper order to meet class rules. For example the swage fitting makes good sense to pass thru the sail, but it would not meet class rules as BUILT by OEM with nico press eyes on each end.
So this leads to next question, I see class rules, I have WS/ISAF equipment rules, but I see no Hobie class rules interpretation /rulings? Does this exist?
There are several rules that have contradiction or lack of clarity that may have already been determined and explained by the rules committee thru the years.
I would really like to go to my first regatta and go sailing, not spend it in the parking lot working on the boat.
To my knowledge (and I've been involved in Hobie racing for roughly 30 years), there is no restriction against changing out the type of wire end fitting or using non-OEM wires. The restrictions are that the wires must be equal to or larger than the stock diameter and function with the stock adjusters (for example, you could not add a fitting which allows for adjustment while sailing).
And to reiterate what everyone else has said, no one is going to hassle you for replacing a wire on a 30 year old boat. No one is even going to notice for that matter. Just do what you need to do to make the boat safe and get out and race
If you have specific questions about the legality of any changes, you can also email the rules committee directly. I have done this in the past and received prompt feedback.
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