Hobie Hobie 16 Boat User Manual


 
JIB SAIL
c FIGURE 49
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Attach the jib tack to the shackle on the forestay
~ adjuster.
FIGURE 48
Install the jib battens (refer to Figure 36 & 37). Attach Thread the jib halyard around the cheek block at the
the jib halyard to the head of the jib and secure the base of the mast, through the jib down haul block,
plastic hank to the forestay by twisting it 90 degrees and around the cleat as shown. Raise the jib the re-
onto the wire. Raise the jib about 3/4 of the way and maining distance, then tension the line until there is
temporarily cleat the line. about 4" to 6" of slack in the forestay. Secure the
line to the cleat and stow the excess.
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FIGURE 51
Shackle the jib clew blocks to the center hole of the
jib clew plates. CAUTION: In windy conditions, do
not allow the jib to flap at this step. The clew plate
FIGURE 50 and attached blocks could cause an injury.
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