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[quote=tamumpower1][quote=GilleyNM]Sorry to say..., its time for a major re-cut or a new jib.  Considering 1.) your jib was likely made by Hobie, 2.) the last 'new' Hobie 18s were sold in 2004 , and 3.) about $350 buys a new white, aftermarket 4 oz. dacron jib,  I would not re-cut/repair a 'flapping'14 year old Hobie sail.   You could put a leach line in the sail, but why 'lipstick' or further reduce the efficiency of this 'old sow.'   Spend a few dollars and gain many years of worry free sailing.

If you plan to race in Hobie-sanctioned races,  you will need to buy a Hobie made jib; if not there are several sail makers in FL and CA that offer modern designed/shaped replacements for cats at very competitive prices.  Super Sailmakers, Slo, Whirlwind, etc.[/quote]

Yea, I have no problem getting a new one but if I can fix something I fix it. I dont know about a re cut but sewing a leach line is just another day in the garage to me. I might try it just for fun. I think it might cause the whole leech to hook though.

About the OEM, I haven't ever raced a Hobie event and don't know if I ever will but thankfully the old OEM patch I sure fits nicely on the new sail lol.<em>Edited by tamumpower1 on Aug 02, 2016 - 08:05 PM.</em> [/quote]

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