Hobie 16 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Terminology .........................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Advice .......................................................................................................................................................6
Handling and Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................8
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................10
Your Distribution ............................................................................................................................................12
List of the Parts ..............................................................................................................................................13
Hull/Crossbar Assembly ............................................................................................................................ .15
Trampoline Assembly/Righting Line ......................................................................................................16
Rudder Assembly ............................................................................................................................................18
Adjust Rudder Rake .......................................................................................................................................20
Mast Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... .24
Stepping the Mast ..........................................................................................................................................27
Main Sail ..............................................................................................................................................................28
Boom and Cunningham ................................................................................................................................30
Mainsheet System ..........................................................................................................................................31
Jib ...........................................................................................................................................................................32
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Hobie 16 Specifications

General

Category	Catamaran
Length	16 ft 7 in (5.05 m)
Sail Area	218 sq ft (20.3 m2)
Hull Material	Fiberglass
Weight	320 lbs (145 kg)
Beam	2.41 meters (7.9 feet)
Mast Height	26 ft 6 in (8.07 m)