How do you sail a Hobie Cat sailboat?
When sailing, sit on the upwind side of the boat (wind on your back) just in front of the tiller, facing the sail. Balance your weight further outboard as the boat begins to tip or heel over with the wind in the sails. Tuck one foot under the hiking strap for balance.
Can you sail a Hobie 16 solo?
the hobie 16 = versatility. i sail solo most of the time but can handle 4 if need be. the 16 has a very high load capacity.
Do bigger sailboats go faster?
Usually, a bigger sailboat will go faster than a smaller one of similar construction. Waterline length is a prime determinant of a boat’s speed.
Can an ice boat go faster than the wind?
Iceboats move far faster than the winds that propel them. They have a singular advantage over sailboats because they offer such low drag. A cross breeze exerts a modest pulling force on the sail while the boat’s motion is nearly perpendicular to that breeze.
How much wind do you need to sail a Hobie 16?
ASDASC – Sailing a Hobie 16, solo, in 12 – 15 mph wind is okay for some, but not for all. I believe it has a lot to do with the person’s weight and level of experience.
How much is a Hobie Cat 16?
The other very positive aspect of the Hobie 16 is the cost of entry. It remains one of the more inexpensive roads into the world of sailing. A 2017 Hobie 16 is just over $11,000 and that’s ready to sail. Lots of sailboats have a base price and then silly little extras like…
Is 50 mph fast for a boat?
The fastest I’ve ever gone in a boat is 116 mph. Driving a boat at high speed is just different. Most recreational boats have an open helm, so you can feel every bit of 50 mph (the boat-speed gold standard) on the water, while maintaining that speed in a car will get you honked at in the slow lane.
How hard is it to sail a Hobie 16?
The Hobie 16 is a simple boat. With some practice it should be easy to get in the ballpark on the speed game. After that it’s time to go racing, tack on the headers get in the puffs and don’t flip over. Footnote: Thanks to Bob Merrick for sharing his experience with other beachcat sailors.
How do you tune a Hobie 16?
At The Beach: Tuning a Hobie 16 is primarily a balance between mast rake and leech tension. Because the boat doesn’t have centerboards the idea is to rake the mast back as far as possible to get the sail plan over the rudders.
Can I Leave my Hobie Cat in the water?
Any boat (even the strongest one) may be severely damaged if it is not used the right way. This is not compatible with safe sailing. • Hobie Cat does not recommend leaving your Hobie in the water on a mooring. Accelerated wear to the boat and rigging will be • experienced. Damage to the hull material is possible.
How do you set up the rudders on a Hobie 16?
The rudders on a Hobie 16 should be toed in 1/8 of an inch. To set up the rudders, support the transom so that the rudders can be lowered. With a pencil and a ruler draw a line from the pivot bolt to the lowest point on the rudder.