Took the Prindle 16 out for its maiden voyage today, was super fun, except that the cleat on the mast holding the jib halyard snapped in half mid-sail, sending the jib on to the trampoline.

Any suggestions for a replacement - replace like with like - another horn cleat, or is a cam cleat an option?

thanks
MF

No cleat! I suggest you go to the manual page 21 and redo your jib halyard arrangement.

https://www.thebeachcats.…873&g2_imageViewsIndex=1

(Modernize the system by attaching a line to the jib tack and lead it along one of the bridle wires and back to the main beam to get an adjustable downhaul.)



Edited by revintage on Nov 26, 2022 - 06:24 AM.

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Brgds
Lars

Frankentri 5.8/5.5/Inter20
Aerow trimaran foiler

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This is the older Hobie-style jib - I should have said so.

So what, upgrade, even if you have ancient stuff . But even with an old style jib you can and should adopt the system with the halyard return along the forestay. Use a 2-2.5mm Dyneema. I assume the old system is with a steel wire inside the luff pocket?
If searching for a descent jib, my guess, a zippered F16 might work.



Edited by revintage on Nov 26, 2022 - 02:00 PM.

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Brgds
Lars

Frankentri 5.8/5.5/Inter20
Aerow trimaran foiler

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192604934176635
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