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Author: | [email protected] [ Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
I am waiting for the spinny...... can not wait to see pictures as this in a month or two will be high on my agenda |
Author: | thundley [ Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
One thing I've added to my boat to protect the sterns when the rudders are "thrown" or "forced" all the way over to one side or the other is these adhesive rubber "bumpers" which can be bought at any hardware store. They're approximately 3/4" in diameter and are made of clear silicone rubber. They adhere very well to the hulls if you clean them well before attaching. Tom H18M |
Author: | divimon2000 [ Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Very cool. Better than new 18. Thanks for posting pics, its very helpful for lots of people (me on putting my sx wings on). |
Author: | DVL [ Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
I want to thank you for sharing your "new" boat and gear with everyone on the forum. We all know how much this labor of love took to assemble, not to mention the cost. Due to your documentation other 18 sailors will now know what "upgrades" they can make to make to their older boats. KEEP THE SPIRIT AND CLASS ALIVE! |
Author: | Powercat [ Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Fantastic post. It is cool to see an 18 in such pristine condition. Did Hobie pick your sail number as this is a brand new boat or did you get to pick that? |
Author: | hawk592 [ Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:52 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Did a double take yesterday at our local lake as saw those exact sail colors pulling up to the shore. Very eye catching layout! Too bad it was on a Prindle though. Enjoyed your posts and can't wait to see pictures of yours under sail. |
Author: | Sailinagin [ Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Great looking boat on a great looking blue water lake. Question on the downhaul. where did you find it? I have the Murrays and I like it except for the width. |
Author: | samcc99us [ Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Nice looking boat! I'm sure it sails as nicely as the construction! Can you or someone due me a huge favor and measure the tiller crossbar length? The one on my boat is bent and I want to replace it and simultaneously upgrade to the Miracle 20 rudder attachments but finding this length online appears near impossible (Matt gave a "well, 76" will probably work" answer, but that's not good enough IMO). Thanks! -Sam |
Author: | centralmichigansailor [ Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
To answer the prior two questions: I assembled the downhaul myself from individual components. Tiller crossbar: "About 76 inches" will probably be about right. I trimmed mine to 75" so that I could dial my rudder alignment in and still be in the middle of the adjustment range. It really depends on a variety of factors...such as how long your tiller arms are (since they angle in towards each other), how close to the centerline your rudder gudgeons are mounted, and even if your rear crossbar has flattened a bit over time...all of these dimensions vary from boat to boat. Your best course of action will be to check your rudder alignment before installing the Miracle 20 tiller ends permanently in the tiller crossbar and shorten if necessary. |
Author: | SHayes [ Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
The boat looks great. Sure looks like it floats higher in the water than all the older ones I'm used to seeing. |
Author: | presto13031 [ Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:59 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Great looking boat. Could we possibly get a parts list for the Downhaul system? |
Author: | outoftheoffice [ Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assembling a new Hobie 18 |
Simply amazing. It is refreshing to see such a beautiful boat actually being used. Great work - enjoy it! |
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