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Author: | Evan [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 4:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | H18 Jib |
Hi everyone, After sailing for a few years I decide to pick up a Hobie 18 when the opportunity presented itself. I picked up an H18 from a friend of a friend last summer for about $350 from a guy who was just looking to to get rid of it after his kids were grown and out of the house. Deal came with boat, sails, trailer, etc. It needed a little bit of TLC but I knew for that price I could put some money into it. After sailing it a few times the jib gave out along one of the seams (it already had some duct tape over the window). I sent the jib to a reputable (I believe) sail repair guy in Rochester, NY who said it wasn't worth fixing, so I just asked him to send it back. I'm looking for some help and recommendations on what to do from here. I really want the sails to match and I like my current design of Cat Fever but I'm not too attached to it. Do I get it fixed? Find a replacement? Ideas on finding another jib? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Evan Hobie 18- Cat Fever |
Author: | Skipshot [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:04 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: H18 Jib |
You options are: 1. Order a custom jib from Hobie, but they won't be able to match the old pattern. Hobie currently has the color yellow in their loft. 2. Order a new jib from another sail maker, but they, too, won't be able to match the original pattern. 3. Hunt for a used replacement, but that will take time and luck to find the right pattern. Hobie will be more expensive but the quality and cut will be tough to beat. |
Author: | guydeboer [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: H18 Jib |
order any new sail main or jib from Whirlwind sails in California. My new main is perfect! |
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