[quote=MN3]not stupid at all...
the balls are typically 1 7/8th but it depends on the trailer... i have had 2" on my hobie18 trailer but that was an "after market" item. the guy who i bought it from had a drunk girl back up his trailer and (bad call) and she jack-knifed the trailer and he had to replace the stock part. i dont know why he didnt get the standard size one.. but i now have 2 balls... let me refrase that.. i now have a spare hitch ball... :)
As per the "test ride" even if its not possible to get the boat wet... at the very least you should put up the mast... and sails if there isnt alot of wind. This will show you how to rig the boat (bring a notebook and camera) and show you that it is mostly in working order...
even if it is all good... if the rigging is not brand new... its not a bad idea to replace the 3 stays (front and sides) and on hobies the side stay bolts (that attaches the stays to the sides of the hull) should be replaced every year or 2. My H18 mast bolt suddenly gave out while i was in the gulf of mexico and all my pals were 1/2 mile ahead of me. I was lucky they turned around and saw me. They came back and towed me to shore.
we rigged the side stay up with spare parts from a G-Cat. I now carry spare parts and tools (and a serious first aid kit).[/quote]
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