Hobie Forums http://www.hobie.com/forums/ |
|
Are Waves good in ocean surf? http://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=48056 |
Page 1 of 1 |
Author: | abbynormal [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Are Waves good in ocean surf? |
due to back problems, I'm thinking I have to sell my 16 and go with a smaller boat... moving the 16 back and forth on the beach - even with cat trax and 1-2 friends helping - is pretty demanding on my back now this past weekend, I saw someone move his Wave back and forth on the beach with his cat trax... so, I thought maybe this would be a better lighter boat for myself. how is the Wave in surf? (1-3' surf) also, how is the Rotomolded Polyethylene in the sun and salt air? (I keep my Hobie 16 on the beach year round) any ideas? suggestions? would be greatly appreciated... I just don't want to stop sailing because my body is not so good anymore. THANK YOU |
Author: | IndyWave [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Are Waves good in ocean surf? |
This is exactly the use a Wave was designed for! That's why it's the number one choice for seaside resorts around the world. The hulls are a bit "fatter" than the 16's, so it doesn't cut through the water quite as well; and the sail area is much less, so it's not as fast as a 16. But it is much more controllable in strong winds, and much lower maintenance overall. That's what makes it ideal for tourist resorts and rentals. |
Author: | RogerYoung [ Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Are Waves good in ocean surf? |
I live in Daytona Beach and My wife and I put out onto the ocean nearly every weekend. The cat will bounce around a bit on chop if you are heading into the wind, but I haven't had an equipment failure yet. I've only capsized once in the surf and that was due to my own stupidity. A lesson hard come by, but thoroughly learned. I stay away from any surf higher than 2 / 3 foot waves as reported by the surf report. |
Author: | JCooperpcola [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Are Waves good in ocean surf? |
Awesome pictures. But f that!!! Sent from the dam phone using Tapatalk 2 |
Author: | Murph_PEI [ Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Are Waves good in ocean surf? |
Well, I certainly haven't been out in 10' troughs but I've been experimenting with the new Wave this summer and it is certainly not a rocket like a 16 but as far as ocean waves, surf and big wind, it outperforms this pilot every time. I'm the weak link, not the boat and I used to do a lot of crazy dinghy sailing when I was young. Of course we didn't know what we were doing at that time either but we sure had fun. Some people may not like how wet a ride it is in those conditions but that is part of the fun while the water is warm. |
Author: | NOHUHU [ Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Are Waves good in ocean surf? |
abbynormal wrote: due to back problems, I'm thinking I have to sell my 16 and go with a smaller boat... moving the 16 back and forth on the beach - even with cat trax and 1-2 friends helping - is pretty demanding on my back now A trailer.
any ideas? suggestions? would be greatly appreciated... I just don't want to stop sailing because my body is not so good anymore. THANK YOU |
Author: | geoffo [ Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Are Waves good in ocean surf? |
I take mine out in surf almost every day in summer. Been leaping over waves now for 4 years with no signs of the boat breaking....go for it |
Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ] |
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |