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HOBIE CAT 16
Main Sail
Unfold the mainsail on the trampoline and insert the battens starting from the top of the sail.
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How to fix the « Race » batten end caps
Insert the batten tie in one of the hole of the batten end cap, feed it into the opposite
grommet of the batten pocket, then into the second hole of the batten end cap, then
back in the first grommet and secure it with a knot into the V groove. Batten tension
can be varied to suit personal preference or sailing conditions.
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How to fix the standard batten end caps (Classic, Club & Easy models)
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The battens should be stiff. It may be necessary to make ad-
justements an re-tighten them periodically after sailing
Before hoisting the sail, place your Hobie Cat directly into the wind
Take the halyard rope and the halyard wire which are attached
together on the mast and pull them apart. Pull on the halyard rope to
hoist a bit the halyard wire
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Feed the luff into the opening in
the mast track and attach the
halyard shackle to head of the
sail. Continue pulling the halyard
and feeding the sail until it
reaches the top. When the sail is
all the way up, pull the halyard
forward sufficient for the stop
sleeve to clear the halyard hook.
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Once the sleeve is past the hook position, pull
the halyard so that the sleeve will engage
the hook when you release tension.
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