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Author: | Wayne Eby [ Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | 17' Sport vs 18" SX |
Considering a 17' Hobie Sport?? A 16' was a dog in comparison to the 18" which is a machine. Loved it Raced it, stable fast. The 18' is great but for me now too much to rig etc. What about the 17' would I be disappointed? Wayne |
Author: | MBounds [ Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 17' Sport vs 18" SX |
The 17 is like a cross between a 16 and an 18 Magnum - without a jib. It's hard to tack. It's fast upwind - especially in a breeze. It's weird on a reach. It doesn't like to reach. It's under-powered downwind. It's miserable in light air (at least for racing). However, I will argue with anybody that it's the best boat Hobie Cat has ever built - as long as you're sailing single-handed. I love it. But I'm biased. |
Author: | dorienc [ Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 17' Sport vs 18" SX |
MBounds wrote: - as long as you're sailing single-handed. And that's the key. I was sold one (Hobie 17) by an unscrupulous Hobie dealer when I said I didn't think the 16 was big enough for my family, but I was afraid I wouldn't be able to right the 18. We very quickly out grew it. They are fun boats. The best in high wind-they keep on their feet when the 16s are capsizing all around. In light air though, they are very slow. And more than 2 medium sized people on board and you sink the hulls. And the 17 came 2 ways, both with wings and pivoting centerboards. The SE which has no jib, and has a boom (that sweeps the deck-you have to roll under it) and the Sport with a jib and boomless mainsail (has a short "boomlet" that doesn't connect to the mast). |
Author: | [email protected] [ Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 17' Sport vs 18" SX |
Replying long after the fact but..... solo.... rig the boat with a roller furling jib and code 0 and you have an adaptable light air/heavy air, upwind/downwind package. Note i also tried and have a super jib and spin but the normal sport jib and Code 0 seem to best accommodate all conditions. James H17+ & F25C+ |
Author: | fastcat3 [ Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 17' Sport vs 18" SX |
I've been sailing my 2000 H17Sport for 18 years and its a great boat for single handed sailors, a bit slower with 2 and almost a submarine with 3. If you plan to mostly solo, it's the boat for you. If you plan for 2 or more then the 18 is a much better bet. |
Author: | fastcat3 [ Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 17' Sport vs 18" SX |
I've been sailing my 2000 H17Sport for 18 years and its a great boat for single handed sailors, a bit slower with 2 and almost a submarine with 3. If you plan to mostly solo, it's the boat for you. If you plan for 2 or more then the 18 is a much better bet. |
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