Ok just orderd new square top main from Randy. It is going to be loose footed. Was wondering if those of you who have done this on a hobie 16 could tell me what is the best way to set this up for both outhaul and downhaul. Pictures would be great if you have them but any help will be appreciated.
Thanks alot
Jody Abrams
H16 58467
I would leave the downhaul as is : that is that the downhaul pulls on the boom which in turn is connected to the sail and pulls it down with it. You might want to replace the cleat by a cam cleat or jam cleat.
I would also make the outhaul like it is done on the A-cats and currently also on the Tigers and FX-ones. A loop of webbeing or big Stainless steel ring running over the boom and which has the top attached to the sail and the bottom to the mainsheet. The outhaul of the old hobie sail can then be reused to position the ring and set the curve of the foot.
For pictures see the Taipan 4.9 setup on :
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fourth picture from the bottom of the page
WOuter