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Two questions: What diameter line is must used for the jib sheet? What is the thinest anyone has used, comfortably?

Thanks.

You can find all the line lengths and dimensions on the NAHCA site at:
http://www.nahca.org/hobies/hobie16_linelengths.htm

While Hobie uses 5/16" for the jib sheet I prefer to use the 1/4" line on my jib sheet. I think anything smaller might be too hand on your hands.

I replaced mine with Yale Lite line this year, which is awesome. I like it a lot better than the Ultra-lite – but both are huge upgrades over the stock line.

1/4" line has the advantage of running through the blocks easier; 5/16" line is easier on the hands.

I've been using 5/16" Marstron - a single braid polypropolene line that's lightweight (floats), doesn't absorb water and it's cheap. Comes in a bunch of colors.

It does tend to wear quickly, though. My mainsheet is 3/8" Marstron and it's just about toast after a couple of seasons.