Hi Guys!
Racing days over, now modifying a H16 for comfort , simplicity and ease. (My awesome H18 "Tsunami" with sx wing's hulls were destroyed in recent hurricane but parts are good).
1. Wanting to convert my H18- roller furler to the 16 to save money over a full kit. Searched a lot on here and got info but still need advice. Can you help me with what parts I need without buying a whole kit?
Matt, Here are your words from a similar post::
Instructions:
https://static.hobiecat.com/item_attach ... 007z52.pdfNote: If modifying a full batten jib for furler use,
the luff wire is shorter than the rolling furler
version and will require replacement luff wire
or a custom pigtail length.
2. I have a great local sail maker nearby, here in Cocoa Florida named Scott Morgan, so want him to recut existing 16 jib for furling because it's that beautiful matching light blue with rainbow stripes to the main, and still crisp! I understand he will need to "cut the curve out of the back side of jib so it won't flap around." , Someone said here.
Will have him add UV strip for furling and a bigger window on jib, also main (because I am converting wings from the 18 to the 16 too) .
Idea: would it be a good idea to add short angled up battens along the leech, like my Catalina 14.2 Expo roller furling main has, to also help reduce flapping and have better pointing?
Any other info would be great so I can going on this! Just rebuilt my hurricane destroyed big sailboat ramp, excited to get out there.
Thanks!!!