I'd like to add a Hooter to my H-l8, How long should the pole be. Do I need to be concerned as to the distance above the hounds that I mount the halyard block ( I know I need to to keep the main sheeted when running the Hooter)? Many thanks for the advice! Dave 509 276 6355
Contact me off list I will get this info together and help you out.
Brad Stephens
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Authorized Hobie/Vanguard Dealer
Panama City Beach, FL
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The stock set up for an 18/SX spinnaker would use an 11.5 foot pole, with the halyard 23.5 feet from from the mast base. For my set up I used a pole 12.5 feet long, as most people I talked to said the 11.5 is too short. The 12.5 worked great for me - no lee helm and it seems to open up the sail plan. Some have said you can go 13.5 max.
I can give you more info on how I set my boat up if you're interested.