Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:07 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:33 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:23 am
Posts: 599
Location: Lake Norman NC
The jib block shieves on the jib blocks had more plastic gone than what was left The jib sheets barely worked. I went to West Marine and looked for replacements Found some Harkens for about $9.00 each went home used a 1/4 in drill bit and very very carefully drilled out the rivet head and replaced shieve with new I used a 1/4 inch SS pin and ding ring to hold pulley in place
I will say that this 30 year old part is better than new and should last another 30 years or so
I wonder who will be sailing the first HC 16 that is more than 100 years old
Former Hobie Admiral Gary


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:38 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:26 pm
Posts: 572
Location: Harsens Island, Michigan
Hi Gary,
I just did this exact repair on my H16, but I got the replacement sheeve at my dealer for $6, I thought. I will confirm, but I am sure it was less than $9. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet, but it looks good to go!

_________________
Steve
1979 Hobie 16 "Orange Crusher"
2017 Hobie 16 "Cayman" sails 114795
Image


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:30 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:23 am
Posts: 599
Location: Lake Norman NC
there is something special about any hobie with a bunch of harken products all over it
I could have paid much less for the generic West Marine product
I like Harken
Former Hobie Admiral Gary


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group