... Pocket Taser Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Taser for their anniversary submitted this: Last weekend I...
Well it is refit time. When I haul out I am planning on doing extensive work on the notorious Hobie rudder. The work I am planning is 1. Extending the rudder...
do you know where to find a rudder bushing??? Thanks Andy Flack Sea Scout Ship 777 granthayes1 <woodyhys@...> wrote: Well it is refit time. When I haul...
I built a new rudder for my Hobie a couple of years ago. I took a mold from a stock rudder and made the shaft 1 piece aluminum. I had intended to replace the...
Does anyone have a set of polars that are a bit more specific or that start at 4 knots? Additionally does anyone have performance tips that go beyond the ...
I would amend the apparent wind polars in lighter air for downwind to keep the apparent angle at 90 deg. If the spin shape starts looking bad think about the...
Anyone know what the top of the keel is made of? I want to drill a hole in the hump over the central section of the keel, and cut a thread to receive a bolt....
I think it is fiberglass over foam. Maybe some steel at the attach fittings. I did some repair work on the aft section. Only found foam and glass when I cut...
Not exactly sure what the metal is - we have just had the problem of having the lifting point come unthreaded and the boat dropped back onto the trailer while...
Thanks for this info. I'm not going to touch that top section after your comments. Instead, I'm having 2 new 5" studs made for the port and starboard side of...
I need a mast step. One pin receiver is broken on mine and I need to repair or replace. Any replacements available? Do we know if it can be welded? What kind...
Hi Todd, If you are not able to find a cast Mast step, the alternative is to have one CNC machined from 6061 aluminum. One advantage is that you'll get a...
Hi, I'm Brian - a grad student thinking about buying myself a 33 once a graduate next summer. From what I can tell, the boat looks pretty awesome - I...
Where on the East Coast are you? I own a beautifully restored H33 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island but am not interested in selling, but you could take a look. ...
Thanks for the offer! I am going to school in western NY, and live in Philadelpha (well, used to, family still does), but am actually planning on heading out...
I am in Southern Cali, but raced Lighnings in Canada and all around the great lakes. Who are you racing with? I race on Thursday nights on a Hobie 33...
Hey Tim: Did you sail the lightning out of the Buffalo Canoe Club in Point Abino? They have a very active lightning fleet and I believe they hosted some...
This Sunday I have a commitment, but I will be available the next couple weekends if you would like to go out. Saturday's work best for me but Sunday...
I had this briliant idea and moved to Boise Idaho. I found a few sailboats, but no sailors. :( I'm wondering if anyone knows anyone out by me. I don't need...