Making a simplified jib system for a Hobie Tandem Island
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- One of the strengths of the Hobie Tandem/Adventure islands is their simplicity. I wanted to add a jib/genoa without getting too complicated. I also don't like drilling holes in my boat, so I made the system without having to drill anything. Even the way that the jib sheet is cleated uses a removable cleat. The whole system packs away in a small bag since I only intend to use it on days with little wind.
Like the simple and practical design.
If you put your furling jib on a telescoping fishing rod blank of the right dimensions, you dont need high forestay tension to make the jib work well. PS you can also use the masthead spinnaker cap to attach the top of the forestay
Hi Roger, how has it performed? Be great to see some videos?
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Hi Roger,
Where did you connect your Halyard for your Jib on the TI?
Do you have a furling system for the Jib you can share?
TIA
Hello Scott, on my TI, I have converted the mainsail outhaul so it only works from the rear seat. This way it has more purchase. That means there is a spare pulley and cleat available. I threaded the jib uphaul through the pulley (it is located just in front of the front AKA) and then into the spare cleat on the front AKA. Hope that makes sense.
Where did your get your job sail?
Trying to get one for the Hobie oasis, the small sail for the small mirage Hobies seem under powered
@@henrygabriel700 I got it from ebay. They come up very cheap if they are from less common dinghies.
I’m in your class my g
I've gone thru quite a few head sail designs on my 2014 AI, and IMHO, you need a back stay and a (semi)rigid mast, or a jib is of little use. My latest version includes an aluminum mast and continuous fuller, attached to a short bowsprit. It works well, giving a nice boost in a wide variety of conditions, and it does not interfere with the main sail. I've got a short video of it in modest winds here: ruclips.net/video/B0pMUeO_DDM/видео.html