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I can't afford Hobie parts at the moment but would agree they are built best- esp the tramps. I have been working however with Atomic Tarp whom I would say is a very good alternative- especially when you consider trampoline material, good thread an…

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Ralph Kemme is now a member of Hobie 17 Social Network

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February 3

Ralph Kemme replied to Steve Luhr's discussion 'Trap wire length?'

Steve, For both the standard H17, and the Sport version the trap lines should be 16' 8 1/2" long. Hope it helps. Live slow, sail fast Ralph

February 3

Paul Bommersbach replied to Jason Brouwer's discussion 'spi h17'

I am also really interested in the possibility of throwing up a chute on a 17, but not sure if I'm ready to swap out a comp tip mast for a tiger mast as I'm planning on mostly racing it uinirig for Hobie class events. Paul

February 3

Hans Wahlquist replied to Jason Brouwer's discussion 'spi h17'

HI I do not know about kites but I have put on a Spi on my 17. However, I have a full aluminium Tiger mast. I had a full alu 17 mast before but I broke it as I had no spreader on the mast... after some repair I attached carbon fibre speaders and tha…

February 2

Hans Wahlquist and Jason Brouwer are now friends

February 2

Jason Brouwer added a discussion

spi h17

is it possible to set up a fly a kite off the h17 mast? what issues are there with the comp tip and its strength to handle the power up high.

February 2

Paul Bommersbach commented on Paul Bommersbach's photo '010'

Started cutting out the bad part with the skill saw, and this green gross plastic and a bunch of water came out of the middle. I think they fixed it and it leaked, then they put more plastic and more repair over that. What a cluster!

February 1

Steve Luhr replied to Paul Bommersbach's discussion 'My new (used) boat!'

Aint that the way. Good job hitting it so quickly. It'll be in super shape once you're done with it.

February 1

Chris Wessels replied to Chris Wessels's discussion '17 Mail GREAT shape'

All disco colors, pics are on my photos section of this site. Sail is VERY nice and in great shape. No excuse for selling other than I just want a brand new main.

February 1

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Wing tramps aftermarket

I can't afford Hobie parts at the moment but would agree they are built best- esp the tramps. I have been working however with

Atomic Tarp whom I would say is a very good alternative- especially when you consider trampoline material, good thread and excellent attention to detail. He now has tramps and wings f

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Posted by Steve Luhr on February 8, 2010 at 1:52pm

Kinda sad, sold my H-17 today..................but have two more at home.

Kinda sad, sold my H-17 today..................but have two more at home. Continue

Posted by Caleb Tarleton on December 6, 2009 at 2:31am

Sewed up some cool rudder covers

Had time on my hands and some fabric and some old covers. I think they just look cool more than anything else.

Posted by Steve Luhr on November 20, 2009 at 4:03pm

Rudders back on

Some home-made parts in there. Pins were easy enough to make as were the cup shaped bearings.
Now that I see the rudders against the white hulls, they're a bit yellow. I'll paint them some cool color next.

I like safety wire on important shackles, does anyone else do this? I guess it comes from my aviation safety side.

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Posted by Steve Luhr on October 28, 2009 at 2:41pm — 3 Comments

Centerboard handles

Simple enough to drill out a couple wire handles and slip the 3/16 rope thru. Look finished now. (dog paw prints)

Posted by Steve Luhr on October 22, 2009 at 11:00am

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Trap wire length? 2 Replies

Can anyone tell me the length of the trap wires on the 17 end thimble to end? Mine are missing and need to make a couple. Thanks.

Started by Steve Luhr in Misc. Last reply by Ralph Kemme Feb 3.

spi h17 2 Replies

is it possible to set up a fly a kite off the h17 mast? what issues are there with the comp tip and its strength to handle the power up high.

Started by Jason Brouwer in Misc. Last reply by Paul Bommersbach Feb 3.

My new (used) boat! 4 Replies

Bought a 1985 in Southeast Iowa. Am taking possesion on Wednesday. Hopefully it's in good shape. First Hobie bought over the internet.

Started by Paul Bommersbach in Misc. Last reply by Steve Luhr Feb 1.

17 Mail GREAT shape 2 Replies

I have a 17 main for sale, very nice, been in storage for most of 15 years. Multi color, no delam, bolt rope perfect, please email me for pics xanderwess@yahoo.com

Started by Chris Wessels in Hobie 17 parts for sale. Last reply by Chris Wessels Feb 1.

Looking for H17 7 Replies

Hi- I'm looking for a H17 to fix up and race in the midwest. If anyone has a boat for sale let me know! Thanks, Paul Bommersbach pbommersbach@sio.midco.net

Started by Paul Bommersbach in Misc. Last reply by Paul Bommersbach Dec. 17, 2009.

Sport Jib 2 Replies

I have just gotten the parts, or most of them, to put a jib on my 17. There are some parts missing and some stuff that I wonder how it worked. I don't think the parts are a Hobie setup... maybe some…

Started by Steve Lehr in Tuning. Last reply by Steve Lehr Dec. 1, 2009.

LINE and WIRE LENGTHS 1 Reply

Took me forever to find the chart of line lengths so here they are.

Started by Steve Luhr in Tuning. Last reply by Dave hewson Nov. 25, 2009.

Across the Atlantic on a open Hobie 18 2 Replies

Across the Atlantic on an Open Hobie 18 Catamaran The following is reprinted from the Hobie Hotline (The HobieCat magazine, no longer issued) May/June 1987 Editor's Note. The HOTLINE is printing the…

Tagged: cat, crosses, Atlantic, h18, crossing

Started by Dave hewson in Misc. Last reply by Dave hewson Oct. 26, 2009.