I have an 81 hobie 16 (63929) and my sails are getting tired. I need help choosing a new set. Are the Hobie sails the best, or are there other brands that are good. How about square top? I dont race but sail very fast.
TIM
If your not concerned with being class legal
try chip @ whirlwind sails - easy to work with and makes a great product
Hobie's factory sails are very well built. They usually cost a bit more than aftermarket sails, are only built to IHCA class rules (i.e. no square tops) and are sold through the Hobie dealer network which, depending on your location, may be an issue.
Aftermarket sails are available from a number of sources but will vary in construction and price.
The factory jib was recut about 15 years ago (to allow more mast rake). Shroud/forestay length and block stack-up may be an issue with a '81 H16. Recommend you borrow a newer set of sails (sail number 100,000+ ?) to determine where you're at. Search this forum for additional threads on this subject.
try chip @ whirlwind sails - easy to work with and makes a great product
We sell them through the online store at this site, too - click on
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Thanks.
Also Jeremy at Surf City Sailing has a wonderful product for aftermarket sails for Hobies . Jeremy or Chip are the only 2 I would Recomend for price and quality.