Interesting page:
http://www.thebeachcats.c…-the-hobie-16-catamaran/
But what does 'two blocked' mean?
Thanks,
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Ted
Hobie 16
South Carolina Lake sailing
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What does the term 'two blocked' mean
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Posted: Sep 14, 2013 - 06:35 PM
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Posted: Sep 14, 2013 - 07:14 PM
Block to block, as in sheeted all the way.
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Philip
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Posted: Sep 14, 2013 - 09:54 PM
to reduce the tendency of the h16 to pitchpole
it needs maximum mast rake
the limit on that has been pulling the boom blocks down to meet the platform blocks
to get even more rake they started using lower profile blocks
block to block sheeting on other boats can also be a good idea as it greatly reduces the amount of sheet needed in the mainsheet -
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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 - 06:36 AM
I can't find it now, but when i purchased my harken 57mm Ratchamatic Blocks (6 years ago?), they mentioned a minimum operating range (or similar name) and it was close to 12". I can't find that data on their site anymore -
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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 - 11:12 AM
When measuring mast rake, does the main have to be hoisted and tensioned with the down-haul? I am thinking the mast bends, but maybe not enough to care. The measurement I have seen is to use the main halyard to compare the mast top to bow with the mast top to stern. 16 inches is recommended in some places. Does anyone have other measures?
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Hobie 16
South Carolina Lake sailing
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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 - 12:20 PM
On a H16, no, but the jib would have to be up and the rig tensioned.
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Brandon, Mississippi
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