Hobie 18 SX Manuel d'utilisateur

819. Slip the port diamond wire into the tip of the portspreader arm. Make sure that the anti-chafing roller onthe diamond wire is above the spreader

STEPPING THE MAST. DANGER - Do not attempt to step the mast in anarea of low overhead wires. A mast contacting anelectrical wire could be fatal.1. Sec

4. With the hinge in place over the step insert the maststep pin through the entire assembly so that it is visibleon the opposite side on the hinge.5.

13. Lace it through the rope lock and then through thethimble at the end of the trapeze wire. Now tie the lineonto either end of the dogbone. See Fi

Hobie 18 and SX18 UPDATESINSTALLING THE RUDDER ASSEMBLYThe rudders were updated after 1987. The newerrudders use a black plastic cam to lock the rudde

13RUDDER AND TILLER CROSS BARINSTALLATION (Pre 1987 boats)1. Disengage the tiller arm from the lower casting andlock the tiller arm and rudder in the

14RAISING THE SAILS 1. Point the boat into the wind before you begin thisoperation. 2. Lay the main sail out on the trampoline. Insert thebattens into

10. Attach the three boom blocks to the hangers on theboom. Secure the ratchet block to the top of the travelercar. Thread the mainsheet through the b

16Raising the Jib1. Attach the shackle on the end of the jib halyard wireto the head of the jib.2. Wrap the luff pocket of the jib around the forestay

DAGGER BOARDS 1. Slip the shock cord through the hole in the upperportion of the dagger board, take both ends to the holeon the out board deck flange.

WELCOME TO THEHOBIE WAY OF LIFECongratulations on the purchase of your new HOBIE 18’ and welcome to the HOBIE® sailing family. The HOBIE 18 cannot be

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19INDEX NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Arm 2 Brace 3 Slide 4 Diamond Wire (one side)5 Gooseneck Yoke 6 Check Block 7 Mast Rotation Line 8 M

20Illustration No. 1Mast Assembly1-1 Spreader Arm1-2 Spreader Root 1-3 Clevis Pin 3/16" x 11/16" 1-4 Slide 1-5 Clevis Pin 3/1

21Illustration No. 2Jib Halyard Assembly2-1 Jib Block Housing2-2 Jib Halyard Wire2-3 Luff Tensioner2-4 Jib Halyard Line2-5 Jib Block Sh

22*Rudder system Pre-1987 shownIllustration No. 6Rudder Assembly6-1 Rudder Blade-Drilled6-2 Lower Rudder Casting Assembly6-3 Port Upper Rudde

Illustration No. 8Traveler Assembly8-1 1- 1/4" Lg H.H. Bolt8-2 Deck Plate8-3 Sheave8-4 Spacer8-5 Car Assembly8-6 Cotter Pin8-7

Illustration No. 10(old style)Dolphin Post Assembly10-1 Screw RHMS10-2 Internal Lock Washer10-3 Washer10-4 Mast Step Pad10-5 Bushing10-6 Mast Step Cas

Illustration No. 12(new style)Tiller Connector12-1 Tiller Connection Rod12-2 Tiller Arm Swivel End Cap12-3 Tiller Arm Insert12-4 Bolt12-5 Washer12-6 I

26SAILING YOUR HOBIE 18’Safe and sane guideline for the beginner; and an easyreview for the experienced. Always wear a life jacket when boating.BALANC

27TURNINGTo tack or turn the boat into and across the wind to theopposite direction (also known as "coming about"),follow the points of sail

1This assembly manual takes you step-by-step through the setting-up andsailing of your new HOBIE 18.This manual will help you understandeach part in d

28line while slowly leaning back away from the trampoline.Lean to approximately 45 degrees for best leverage. Asthe mast and sail lift out of the wate

296) Hobie Cat rudderblades are preset tobreak away from thelocked down position at17-26 pounds by testingwith a line around therudder blade seveninch

A good anti-fouling paint can be applied for someprotection from marine growth before mooring. Beforepainting, it is suggested that the area be masked

About your Hobie 18’There are ways of going faster on a catamaran,while still staying within the eight foot beam, trailerablesize range. Basically, yo

CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS•Watch for overhead power lines. Never rig,trailer or sail the boat near overhead power lines.Contact with a power line could b

2Packaging Layout1. Port Hull2. Starboard Hull3. Back Bar4. Boom5. Tiller Cross Bar6. Front Bar7. Battens8. Rigkit Box #19.

3Framing the Hulls(Recommend two people)Tools-HEX wrench (provided) and a screwdriver with a1 /4" head.Retaining Channel

11. Install all four outboard bolts in the mannerdescribed in step 10. To insert the bolts in the frontcorner castings it will be necessary to remove

Figure 9Figure 85

65. Insert the aft outboard corner of the trampoline intothe extrusion on the inside of the hull and pull thetrampoline as far aft as it will go. 6. R

7MAST ASSEMBLY1. Support mast at both ends on saw horses or othersuch devices. Ref: Illus. #1, Pg. 20. 2. Spreaders. In the rig kit you will find all