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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 1:02 pm 
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I own a 1992 Hobie 17 which I bought used 15 years ago. Serial # CCML2572D292. The main sail tore (original OEM sail lasted almost 30 years!). When shopping for a sail it appears it attaches to a boom, which my Hobie doesn't have. My main sail attaches directly to the traveler. Looks like there were a few different rigging options for this model? Is the main sail the same for all 17'? Also, should I replace the battens? They seem to be in good shape.


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:55 pm 
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The original 17, later called the SE, had a boom and no jib. When the Sport Cat came out, it had a jib and a boomlet on the foot of the sail. The hulls, wings, and mast were the same.

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PostPosted: Mon May 15, 2023 7:35 am 
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I have a couple boomlets if you need to buy one. [email protected]


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PostPosted: Mon May 15, 2023 10:30 am 
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xanderwess wrote:
I have a couple boomlets if you need to buy one. [email protected]

I had a 17SE with a boom, now have a (boomless) Getaway.
Do the boomlets add shape to the sail? How do they attach to the sail? I've thought about adding a boom to the Getaway to improve sail shape, but a boomlet might be an easier solution.

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PostPosted: Mon May 15, 2023 10:45 am 
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The boomlet is for the 17, its metal 'boom' about 12" long and they attatch to the sail of a 17. I can't speak to the use on another boat


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