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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Parts Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Knots to Use 2 FramingtheHulls 4 Trampoline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

PARTS LAYOUT MAJOR COMPONENTS 1. Port Hull 2. Starboard Hull 3. Rudder Assemblies 4. Aft Crossbar 5. Forward Crossbar 6 6. Boom 7. Sidebars 8. Tiller Extension and Crossbar Assembly ;, 9. Battens: Main & Jib 1 O. Rig Kit 11. Sail Bag 12. Mainsail 13. Jib 14. Trampoline 15. Mast (not shown) FIGURE 1 KNOTS TO USE BOWLINE KNOT FIGURE 8 KNOT 2 ~..~[...]

17. RIG KIT :::::~::::=::::5 CrJ1~~~~~~~ 17. Parts Card # 1 - - 18. Parts Card #2 ~ -@UU @ ~ . @ ~ ~ @ 20. MainsheetSystem ~ -@oa ~ -@ ~~g,O~ 20. 18 I . tt~~~~~ ><= ><= ><= 10 01 10 01 FIGURE 2 WIRE SET I ' f " 23. Bridles , Jr'" ~;;;."." 24. Shrouds, Forestay, & Jib J; ."; ; Halyard Assembl[...]

FRAMING THE HULLS Tools needed: Rubber mallet, adjustable crescent wrench, screwdriver, and pliers. FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 Assemble the frame components as shown in the With an assistant, position the hulls as shown, using photo. The flared portion of the sidebar track must be the packing carton end caps for assembly stands. forward and facing inward. M[...]

TRAMPOLINE I FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 Insert trampoline half into the flared sidebar track so Insert the forward edge of the trampoline into the front that the grommets are running down the center and crossbar track adjacent to the corner casting and across the back. The hiking straps should be on top. slide it all the way to the center. Repeat steps 8 an[...]

~~ ./~ . ~:C",~;i!;";i!;;~~;i!;CC", , ,~-~~,...,.' c . FIGURE 12 Tie the center lacing line to the forward grommet on the port (left) trampoline half. Lace the line back and forth, taking up slack as you go. Temporarily tie off the line at the aft end, then remove slack again by working it out front to back. Lace the two aft lin[...]

RUDDER & TILLER SYSTEM i . ~@ ii";,,,," ., ,,~ "~~ FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 Install the left rudder assembly onto the transom of Install the drain plugs into their housings in each the left hull. The nylon nuts will be facing inboard. transom. Make sure that the a-ring gaskets are pro- With the tiller arm held out of the way, slip the[...]

MAST & RIGGING , FIGURE 19 Attach the bridle wires to the bow tangs by removing Attach the opposite ends of the bridles to the shackle the bolts and slipping one end of each bridle into its on the bottom of the forestay adjuster. tang. Retighten the bolts. The forestay and shrouds are connected by a large shackle. Attach this shackle to the low[...]

Using the shackle provided, attach the trapeze wires to the two upper holes in the mast tang as shown. Use the trapeze wire shock cord to tie the lower end of the wires to the mast during stepping. For sailing in areas of frequent strong winds, double trapeze rigs are available tram Hobie Ca~ dealers FIGURE 21 ! I To keep the jib halyard out of the[...]

STEPPING THE MAST ""'11 Y, ".," ~ DANGER!! L_~~~::~J POWER LINES Do not attempt to step the mast in an area of overhead wires. A mast contacting an electrical wire could be fatal. Lay the mast on top of the frame with the mast head aft. Notes: (a) With experience, the mast can be stepped by one person, but Hobie Cat recom[...]

'. FIGURE 25 FIGURE 24 Piace the m~st. pivot bearing in the mast step cup. I Attach the shr.oud stay a.dju~ters to th~ anchor bolts ~~~~ i~~ trallerlng, remove the bearing to prevent I on each hull with the clevIs pins & lock rings provided. For initial assembly, attach the shrouds to the top holes of the adjusters, then reset as necessary[...]

CHECK FOR WIRES OVERHEAD. . . . . . Check above at this time for over- head wires. Don't raise the mast if there are any wires. . Stand on the rear crossbar and raise the mast to your shoulder. At this point, insure that the shrouds are clear of the rudders and rear corner castings. An assistant is recommended. FIGURE 28 { , '. l -1- [...]

Once the forestay is connected, the mast step link must be disengaged. TRAPEZE WIRES , FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 Assemble the trapeze adjustment components as shown in the illustration. The shock cord should pass beneath the trampoline frame from the port trapeze line to the starboard line. Note: Insure that these FIGURE 32 items are assembled exactly as[...]

MAINSAIL FIGURE 33 FIGURE 34 Feed the foot (base) of the mainsail into the track Attach the mainsail tack to the gooseneck shackle as ol:>ening in the forward end of the boom. shown. " FIGURE 35 FIGURE 36 Tie the outhaul to the mainsail clew with a bowline Insert each batten into its resl:>ective I:>ocket, making knot. Lead it around [...]

DIAGRAM - TYING DE:TAIL CLE:A T OF"F" AT MOUT1-i OF" LE:ACH TIP START HE:RE: WITH A BDI.iLINE: KNOT FIGURE 37 Photo illustrates recommended way to thread the batten ties. Batten tension can be varied to suit per- sonal preference or sailing conditions. Q Point the boat directly into the wind. Attach the halyard shackle to the head of[...]

MAIN SHEET SYSTEM FIGURE 42 1 Attach the ratchet block to the traveler car FIGURE 41 Insert the gooseneck into the mast track. Tie the down haul line onto the ring and lead it through the cleat and ring as shown to provide multi-purchase leverage. Apply desired downhaul tension and cleat the line. Notes: (a) Do not re-insert the sail into the mast [...]

.- ~ ~ ... ~-~~ ""a" '" '"~J¥a '" ~J¥ - I "~ FIGURE 46 Mainsheet tension is held by pulling the mainsheet at an upward angle, which sets the line between the camjaws. ~ FIGURE 45 Run the free end of the mainsheet through the cam cleat the traveler car, and the dead eye behind the cam cleat. [...]

JIB SAIL c FIGURE 49 " 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 [...]

FIGURE 53 Lead the free end of the jib sheet to the opposite jib sheet block. Route it identically to the first side, but in reverse order. The cam cleats operate the same as those in the mainsheet system. FIGURE 52 Tie one end of the jib sheet around the clevis pin in Re-check all shackles and clevis pin lock rings. (Please one of the jib sheet bl[...]

RIGHTING Since it is predictable that you will eventually capsize your Hobie Ca~ and because it can be assured that you will not have this manual for reference at the time (it will float away), please familiarize yourself thoroughly with what follows: Always carry a 15 to 20 foot long righting line aboard your Hobie <!> 16. One half inch diam[...]

Helpful hint: Try to get the mast pointed into the wind so it will help you right the boat. This can be accomplished by shifting your weight to one end or the other and allowing the wind to "weathervane" the boat around. A mast- head that is stuck in a muddy bottom can be freed in like fashion. FIGURE 57 k~:: O f( . 8' ; ',. 1£[...]

- TRAPEZE USE The Hobie@ 16 is equipped with a trapeze system for maximum speed and fun. You should become familiar with it prior to its use. ~~ FIGURE 61 Adjust the trapeze line by moving the rope lock up or down to compensate for your height and the desired "hiking out" angle. The adjustment should not be such that the user is easily dr[...]

i I I ! I , i FIGURE 63 Maintain control of the tiller and sheets as you extend out into the trapeze position. Keep your feet about shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Trapeze system in use (Double Trapeze rig and Deluxe Trapeze Seats are extra-cost accessor- ies). While using the trapeze, watch the opposite hull. Adjust for proper t[...]

SAFETY IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE SAILING' While sailing is generally a safe sport, carelessness 5. PRE-SAILING CHECK OUT or lack of knowledge can be dangerous. A little When you're stepping the mast, tighten your common sense and attention to a few precautions shackles with pliers. These can't vibrate loose if go a long way toward prote[...]

HOBIE CAT I 37 38 Revised 9/8/78 @COPYRIGHT 1978 COAST CATAMARAN 25[...]

HOBIE CAT 14~ 16' 11 21 17 RUDDER ASSEMBLY Revised 9/8/78 @COPYRIGHT 1978 COAST CATAMARAN 27[...]

HOBIE CAT 16'@ INDEX INDEX NO. DESCRIPTION NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Mast head assembly 40 Shock cord 2 S.S. sheave pin 41 Trampoline right half (white) 3 Nylon sheave 42 Bolt, 1/2" 4 Main halyard wire w/shackle 42a Nylon nut, 1/2" 5 Main halyard shackle 43 Tiller arm (bent) 6 Main halyard rope 43a Rudder arm (left) 7 Mast tang 43b Rudder ar[...]

line around a shroud, under the boom and around AN IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE: the other shroud. Tightening this line will tighten the shrouds and minimize fatigue and wear. Another method is to install a shroud tension adjuster (a Any metal part when exposed to salt water, salt single line tied to the bridle intersection and run spray, or eve[...]

CAUTION: Boat and mast should be securely set. If vehicle must be left while on the ramp, set attached to trailer with adequate tie down straps. transmission in "park" or first gear, in addition to Failure to do so could cause extensive damage or the parking brake. In retrieving your boat, make sure serious injury! that the boat is proper[...]

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