I'm new to Hobie's and sailing so.......
Bought a 1984 H16 and working on setup....sail mostly solo (230#)
Shrouds are in 3rd hole from bottom, jib halyard tight and mainsheet blocks almost touching.
Measured rake is 4" with mainsheet eased, 6" with mainsheet tight...( should this be measured with main sheet tight or loose?)
Using Main Halyard to measure diff. between distance to front bridle screw and bottom corner of transom.
Standing back, rake angle looks like more...
Any more rake and I don't think I can tension the mainsail leech before blocks touch (Seaway 5:1).
I'm seeing lots of "start with 16" rake".....is this for newer boats only???
How much rake can/should I look for on 1984 H16?
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'84 H16 #80116 Tequila Sunrise