Hobie PACIFIC 18 Operating manual

Hobie Cat Europe Tuning Guide Hobie Pacific 2000/05/17

HOBIE PACIFIC TUNING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE

1. Mast Rake

Adjust the forestay length by moving the single punched strip adjuster inside the

furler. A good starting point is to have 4 holes showing at the top of the furler.

When raising the mast position the forestay on the very top hole of this stay ad-

juster. Adjust the shroud tension to suit by use of the mainsheet or by the aid of

an assistant hanging off the trapeze wire.

1. Spreader rake

At least 35 mm – possibly closer to 45 mm is better, particularly in windy condi-

tions.

1. Diamond tension

Enough to give 25-30mm of prebend.

1. Shroud tension / Rig tension

Always firm, never loose.

NB : put two people pulling down on trapeze each side to adjust.

1. Batten tension

Always firm enough to remove all wrinkles. If fitted with wedding straps a pair of

pliers can be used to pull on webbing.

1. Rudder trim

Toe in between 0-4 mm.

1. If the hulls start walking, definitely tighten the bolts.

When tightening, loosen or remove the lock nut, tighten firmly and then refit the

lock nuts. Do not turn two nuts at once. If the boats are in continual use, check

the bolts every week at least.

Tighten using #17 wrenches only. Do not use lots of leverage and overtighten.

The occasional spray of lubricants on all bolts, rivets and stainless steel parts is

beneficial.

xy

Measure X on the

tiller connection

and Y at the end of

the rudder blades

Y must be bet-

ween 0 to 4 mm

longer than X.

Picture 3

Rudder trim

illustration 1

Spreader Rake

mast

Picture 2

Diamond tension

Halyard

25-30 mm

35-45 mm

mast

Hobie Cat Europe Tuning Guide Hobie Pacific 2000/05/17

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