[quote=jalex]I hope this doesn't overwhelm you but these are the specs Hobie gives. If you are sure the standing rigging needs replacing you can get some good use-able standing rigging on Ebay for a reasonable price, but even new isn't particularly expensive given the peace of mind it gives. I think in the end you are not really saving anything by making them yourself.
If you need me to explain what some of this is I would be happy to.
HOBIE 16
Pigtail Thimble both ends 5/32 7x19 6"
Forestay - Lower Thimble both ends 1/8 1x19 17' 6"
Bridle Thimble both ends 1/8 1x19 3' 8 1/4"
Shroud Thimble both ends 1/8 1x19 18' 11" (4/95)
Main Halyard (Non CompTip) C/L Shkle to near side stop 15 5/8" 3/32 7x7 25' 7 3/4"
Jib Halyard C/L Shackle to downhaul block 1/8 7x19 16' 7 3/4"
Trapwire Thimble, stops and handles 3/32 1x19 16' 9 1/8"
Jib Luff Wire / 16 Race Thimble both ends 1/8 7/19 15’ 8 1/2”
Jib Luff Wire / 16 Rec Thimble both ends 1/8 7/19 16’ 9 1/2 “
Your main sheet will be 3\8 inch rope about 40 feet. Your jib sheet will be 5/16 inch rope around 30 feet. Forestay adjuster and mast step link are cheap. If you have help you can raise the mast without it but may as well order one. If you are in the Panhandle Key Sailing in Pensacola can get you any parts you need.
Not encouraging you to open a floodgate on your wallet but good parts really make the boat much more enjoyable and in the end are cheaper as you are not replacing them as often. But by all means get her on the water and sail her before you make any major purchases.
I live in Tallahassee and have 2 beachcats south of here on the coast, one is a Hobie 16, if you ever want to come by and see how mine are rigged, or better yet, take her for a spin. I feel I have done a good job keeping an old boat fast and durable without being a money pit<!-- editby --><em>Edited by jalex on Apr 20, 2016 - 11:04 AM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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