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| Author: | chrisb123 [ Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | First cat |
I'm looking to get into solo sailing Should I get a hobie 16 or 14 as my first boat to sail solo? |
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| Author: | kevinbatchelor [ Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First cat |
The 14 is a great solo boat. The 14 is an easy boat to learn on and easy to right yourself. I'd look for a "turbo" which means it has a jib, this makes sailing more fun and tacking easier. |
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| Author: | ronholm [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First cat |
I am 6'5" 215lbs H16 all the way... On the H16 if there is enough wind to knock me over, with a properly sealed mast and good technique I can right it solo.... The only trouble I have is if I am goofing off in really light air and capsize being silly.. Or sometimes in really puffy conditions I have to wait for a nice gust to lift it back up... Solo righting poles are easy to make and allow a 160lb-er to right a H16 no problem.. at 210 lbs... the H14 just isn't enough boat... and will nearly prevent you from seriously sailing with any crew.. |
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| Author: | paragon1970 [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First cat |
I had the same dilemma but went for the H16 and have no regrets. The H14 turbo as mentioned is a great boat but in my opinion the H16 offers more options. My biggest issue has been going solo but again as mentioned a righting pole has put this fear to bed. Check out a post I posted a little while ago title 'Righting system for solo (150lb/10.5st 5'10 skinny git)?' says it all  http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=49202 SRG |
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