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Had I kept the Getaway, I would have switched to dyneema by now in the shrouds. More reliable and less hassle for a trailer sailor.
I do miss the Getaway, it was a nice toy. Part of the reason I got rid of it is that it looked too much like a toy with that big ball at the top of the mast and all those childish colors in the sails. Not a "real" boat
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Btw I have an all white mainsail lol.
Yes the ball is silly but she carries a load without too much reduction in sailing ability and flies when solo sailing!
Pretty good fishing platform also!
Can you give me a clue as to how to use dyneema at the thimble. Hopefully not splicing as I'm not up to speed with that!
Thanks for your time and interest and knowledge of the Getaway!
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Stephen Novak
[email protected]Sailing an old Hobie Getaway
owned H14,16,17,18
ex dealer West Coast Sail Shop 1980 Located Englewood Beach Florida
worked at Port Tack Sailboats Ft.Lauderdale, Frey's Marine West Palm Bch 1972-1980