My buddy just picked up a bunch of H17 parts and is considering delivering them to me this weekend from TX. He has a bridle foil and a nice mainsail. From a quick read I see the 5.2 has a longer mast. Would the H17 main fit a 5.2?
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Robert
81' NACRA 5.2 "Chris's Flyer"
Previously owned H18, Trac 14, G-Cat 5.0, H14T, H16, N5.0
BYC, Mobile, AL
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H17 main on N5.2
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Posted: Jan 05, 2021 - 01:31 PM
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Posted: Jan 05, 2021 - 03:01 PM
It can work. The luff of a H-17 is 7.9m and the 5.2 is 7.8m. You may be limited on downhaul, but that isn't the end of the world for cheap/free.
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Posted: Jan 06, 2021 - 12:19 PM
I also have a nacra 5.2 and at my club there are several hobie 18s I thought wonder if this sail fits and sure enough it did I didnt sail with it but it seemed to fit quite well -
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Posted: Jan 07, 2021 - 09:34 AM
It should fit quite well. The P on a Hobie 18 it 7.65m. Gotta take what works and get on the water.
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Prindle 18-2 Mod "FrankenKitty"
Tornado Classic "Fast Furniture"
Prindle 19 "Mr. Wiggly" - gone
Nacra 5.8 "De ja vu"
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Posted: Jan 07, 2021 - 10:22 AM
mod SA luff foot
5.2 15.5 785 236
17 14.8 793 232
18 16 765 251
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