This video makes me miss my Hobie 18. I had one JUST like this and loved it. I sail solo all the time and I have learned how to do things efficiently. I use a electric winch mounted to the top of the front beam (above your manual winch) that also has a remote control feature. I simply connect it to the front stay and get on the boat and make sure all lines stay clear. Very easy, no fuss no muss. You don't have to carry around any extra gear. I even use the truck battery because I ran cable from battery to back of truck to a 12v connector (so I always know I have a fully charged battery and I don't have to carry a separate one). I got winch at Harbor Freight with wireless controller for 45.00 dollars. I highly recommend this method.
Out of curiosity, how long is your section of PVC pipe? Is there any physics behind the length of pipe used? How and where is the rope attached to the PVC pipe? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I tried a modified version of this last year, and my wife (fiance at the time) ended up with a broken, left ring finger 6 weeks before the wedding b/c the the fulcrum was too low for the winch, thus creating too much pressure: YIKES! Your method is much easier!
Way too long of time to step a mast. Trailer your boat backwards and let gravity help you step the mast by leaving half the boat on the trailer and the front of hulls on the ground. Grab the mast lift and get under it pushing it up to position. Gravity will keep the mast leaning forward even in heavy . Grab the jib stay jump down and hook to your bridles, done. Push the boat the rest of the way off the trailer and raise your sails and away you go. I have seen guys take an hour and half to get setup. I solo sail often and am on the water in 30-45 min and that is with parking the car. Take down is just as easy.
This video makes me miss my Hobie 18. I had one JUST like this and loved it. I sail solo all the time and I have learned how to do things efficiently. I use a electric winch mounted to the top of the front beam (above your manual winch) that also has a remote control feature. I simply connect it to the front stay and get on the boat and make sure all lines stay clear. Very easy, no fuss no muss. You don't have to carry around any extra gear. I even use the truck battery because I ran cable from battery to back of truck to a 12v connector (so I always know I have a fully charged battery and I don't have to carry a separate one). I got winch at Harbor Freight with wireless controller for 45.00 dollars. I highly recommend this method.
I think its a great Idea, thank you
good job
7:25 hoopla, little jump off the side of the boat, gracious... Got it the stepper is resting on the base of the mast... Why didn't I think of that...
I have a friend with a hobie 16 that i think this method would help her (she is very petite) can you get a parts list for us
Nice can you give me any tips about you homemade boat cover? namely the closure fittings?
I had it done in a sail maker shop.
could you explain how to make one. I have a Hobie 17 with a Gcat 28 ft mast. Also did you make your cover?
Thanks,Scott
7:00 Looks like the pvc is about 7' long.
6:40, maybe 6'.
Did you make that boat cover or did you buy it? I'm thinking about making something similiar for my Hobie 16 out of a tarp.
Stepping the mast alone was great but you you should have someone running the camera to detail the connections of the lines and locations. Too long
Out of curiosity, how long is your section of PVC pipe? Is there any physics behind the length of pipe used? How and where is the rope attached to the PVC pipe? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I tried a modified version of this last year, and my wife (fiance at the time) ended up with a broken, left ring finger 6 weeks before the wedding b/c the the fulcrum was too low for the winch, thus creating too much pressure: YIKES! Your method is much easier!
Great questions, did you ever figure it out? Thanks!
Did you figure length?
Length to attachment of fore hoist would work well. That way line could loose pull at pole end.
6:40 and 7:00, looks 6-7' long.
Do a free body diagram. Figure the cm of hte mast is halfway and go from there.
Way too long of time to step a mast. Trailer your boat backwards and let gravity help you step the mast by leaving half the boat on the trailer and the front of hulls on the ground. Grab the mast lift and get under it pushing it up to position. Gravity will keep the mast leaning forward even in heavy . Grab the jib stay jump down and hook to your bridles, done. Push the boat the rest of the way off the trailer and raise your sails and away you go. I have seen guys take an hour and half to get setup. I solo sail often and am on the water in 30-45 min and that is with parking the car. Take down is just as easy.
You left the jib on???????????? Why would you do that to your poor jib?
It looks like that jib has seen better days.
Definitely needs some improvements. That takes way to long. Hit the gym and raise it by hand. ;)
that took so much time why bother. buy a wave
Is the old dirty tire mandatory?
My vid is better. Ha
Actually, I've seen yours. Not by alot.