I have been reading the Hobie U tuning guide for my Hobie 18. For example, a setting reads for light to moderate air "bottom batten 5 to 10 inches draft". Does that mean set the outhaul traveler car to cause/allow the bottom batten to be pushed 5 to 10 inches off center of the boom?
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David
Memphis, TN
'84 Hobie 18
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Outhaul Setting and Terms
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Posted: Jul 29, 2010 - 12:14 AM
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Posted: Jul 29, 2010 - 07:32 PM
Yes, that's exactly what it means.
With the Dacron sails and heavy batten at the bottom the outhaul doesn't give much adjustment, so don't dwell on it.
Upwind = Tighten Outhaul to straighten batten.
Downwind = Loosen Outhaul to allow more draft.
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Posted: Jul 30, 2010 - 12:07 PM
Thanks for the info. Thats generally what I do - I was hoping to understand the lingo of the tuning guide a little better.
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David
Memphis, TN
'84 Hobie 18
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