Hobie Bravo Terminology
MAST FLOAT
The mast float serves as flotation for the
boat if it tips on its side and helps to
prevent turtling. Turtling is when a
sailboat turns completely over and is
upside down.
MAST
The mast is a two piece, long
vertical tube designed for easy
trailering and storage. The upper
mast section features The Hobie
Comptip
, a non-conductive piece
designed to maximize safety on the
water.
DOWNHAUL
The downhaul is a
line at the base of
the sail that is used
to tighten the sail on
the mast.
HULL
The Bravo hull is constructed from Super Linear II Polyethylene. The polyethylene
provides an extremely durable hull that is quite resistant to dings and scratches.
MAINSHEET SYSTEM
The mainsheet is designed with the
novice user in mind. The pulley system
allows the sailor to let the sail loose
quickly to easily reduce speed.
RUDDER
Hobie rudders are
equipped with an
automatic kick-up
feature should you
encounter shallow
water.
BATTENS
Battens are long thin pieces of
fiberglass rod. These rods give the
sail stiffness and help maintain sail
shape. The unique angles of the
Hobie Bravo battens allow the sail to
roller furl easily.
TELL TAILS
Tell tails help to determine the trim of
the sail. They will tell you whether
you need to sheet your sail in or out.
A-FRAME
The A-Frame provides a
structurally secure base
for attaching the mast,
eliminating the need for
side stays.
SAIL
The sail is a “square-top” design,
utilizing the latest technology in sail
design .
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ROLLER FURLER
The roller furler allows the sail to be rolled
around the mast for easy storage and
rigging.
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