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mdrayton

Post subject: i need direction

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 4:17 pm

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Just got my first 17 (no jib). i've always sailed 16's. Question is....in high wind, i'm getting blown about. Hobie only wants to go downwind. not able to get on a beam or a close reach at all.
Can someone please point me in a direction that will allow me to learn how to sail this thing??
thanks so much

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DougHobie17

Post subject: Help

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:22 pm

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Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:27 am
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Location: League City, TX

Put travler about 2-4 inches up, depending on wind. Do not try to go about 50-55 degress angle unless it is blowing stink. The boat needs t foot when it is light to medum air. If you more quetions email me or call me after 4pm Sunday.

Doug Snell
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dsnell4 at houston dot rr dot com

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Dan P.

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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:42 am

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Joined: Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:20 pm
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Location: Campbell, CA

I would also try Matt Millers advice of raking the mast back to the point that the blocks are nearly touching. This should help the boat point.

Dan
2002 H17 S/SE
San Jose, CA

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