[quote=retropharoah]I also would like to convert my H17 to a accommodate a jib. Realistically I do not think you would really save much money doing it yourself vs buying the kit for around $1000. The kit comes with all of the standing rigging and parts you need and includes the bow spreader. I am assuming that the jib is not included although they are fairly inexpensive.
I also think it depends on why you would like to install a jib on the h17. My H17 Flies without the jib in medium winds very easily. My reason for using the jib is to improve tacking in light winds, my 17 gets stuck quite easily if i do not execute a perfect tack in light wind.
I have a H14 that I built a spreader bar for so I could install a jib. I also built the standing rigging to company specs. By the time I bought the parts and tools to do this properly and safely I had spent almost the same as ordering a kit. I was not very happy with the results. While the jib fits and functions properly it is only useful in light winds. I feel like the boat is faster without the jib, has less bow drag and is easier to solo. I have not sailed my 14 since I have gotten the 17 but I will say that I was only using the jib when I was in winds less than 10mph, if the wind was stronger I would just use the traditional rigging. In light winds though the jib saves me from getting stuck in irons so I will give it credit there.[/quote]
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