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Don_Atchley commented on Jim Graves's blog post 'SPINNAKER LUFF TENSION'

1. CW says that you should be able to grab the luff with you hand and twist it about 45 degrees. 2. The stopper ball on the halyard gives you a hard stop, and prevents the knot from being pulled into the block. It does not "limit" luff tension as mu…

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Paul Ridgway commented on Alex Van Brunt's photo '1682'

perfect trim - nice shot!

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Wanted: full set of tiger sails (including spin)

Hi All, I'm a casual hobie sailor with a 2003 tiger (I have the one in the hobie catalog, sail number 1144). Anyways, my sails are a little tattered so I'm looking to have them replaced but not really looking to buy brand new. I'm looking for sa…

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SPINNAKER LUFF TENSION

Ok, lets try this one. I need advise on spin luff tension having never used one. Also noticed some rigs have a "stopper ball" on the halyard at head and tack line. Doesn't this limit luff tension?

January 11

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Paul-Angus Bark looking to buy used sails for my tiger (all 3)

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January 6

Kenny Boudreaux replied to Kenny Boudreaux's discussion 'Tiger rudder upgrade?'

Hey Dan, Happy New Year. I think I'll pass on the rudders, saving for a used set of sails. I buying Richard Vilvens smoke STX main # 1881 and his white old style jib for $1300, I still have the old ST main, so at least I'll have the new main sail c…

January 4

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SPINNAKER POLE

I am setting up a spin system on my 18. How long is a Tiger spin Pole?

January 3

Daniel DeLave replied to Kenny Boudreaux's discussion 'Tiger rudder upgrade?'

I upgraded my Tiger with the new blades and sailed with them for two years. If you as the skipper trim your own main then they are worth it. You can more easily steer the boat rather than sheeting in and out on every puff. If you have a crew doing t…

January 3

Jim Graves replied to Karl Engellenner's discussion 'SNU snuffer'

Is this snuffer still available? Any Pics?

January 3

Jim Graves is now a member of Hobie Tiger Social Network

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January 3

Darren replied to Darren's discussion 'Busted Gudgeon'

Mike I had since found out that the bottom gudgeon is upside down. 2 of the screws sheared off then the gudgeon went. I had not been able to find any fitting guide for the new rudders when I bought them and had drilled and tapped the bottom gudgeon…

December 30, 2009

Michael P. Rohrer replied to Darren's discussion 'Busted Gudgeon'

Darren, I noted a couple of things from you picture. One is that the lower gudgeon is upside down based on the Tiger Assembly manual. I also recently installed these on my boat and noted if you did not put them in properly there would be much slop…

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Colin Caliban is now a member of Hobie Tiger Social Network

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December 28, 2009

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SPINNAKER LUFF TENSION

Ok, lets try this one. I need advise on spin luff tension having never used one. Also noticed some rigs have a "stopper ball" on the halyard at head and tack line. Doesn't this limit luff tension?

Posted by Jim Graves on January 11, 2010 at 8:18pm — 1 Comment

SPINNAKER POLE

I am setting up a spin system on my 18. How long is a Tiger spin Pole?

Posted by Jim Graves on January 3, 2010 at 10:36pm

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Wanted: full set of tiger sails (including spin)

Hi All, I'm a casual hobie sailor with a 2003 tiger (I have the one in the hobie catalog, sail number 1144). Anyways, my sails are a little tattered so I'm looking to have them replaced but not re…

Tagged: stx, tiger, sails, wanted

Started by Paul-Angus Bark in Wanted to buy Jan 21.

Tiger rudder upgrade? 3 Replies

Has anyone made the switch to the Tiger rudder upgrade? Has it been worth the money?

Started by Kenny Boudreaux in Misc. Last reply by Kenny Boudreaux Jan 4.

SNU snuffer 1 Reply

SNU spinnaker snuffer for sale. Used for 3 or 4 fun sails and 1 regatta. Like new. Mounting instructions included. $225 Contact Karl at motmac@sbcglobal.net

Started by Karl Engellenner in For Sale. Last reply by Jim Graves Jan 3.

Busted Gudgeon 3 Replies

Hi Guys I busted the gudgeon on my Tiger last weekend. This is the 2nd time this has happened since I fitted the new rudders and gudgeons just over 12 months ago and was wondering if anybody else ha…

Started by Darren in Misc. Last reply by Michael P. Rohrer Dec. 30, 2009.

Light Weight Crew tuning 5 Replies

Our Tiger crew wieght is 300Lbs. It seems that at 9knots we are having to point very high to prevent a flip but at a sacrafice of speed. My jib center tell tail is luff up at 45degrees while the top…

Started by Mark Jones in Tuning. Last reply by Kenny Boudreaux Oct. 22, 2009.

2006 Hobie Tiger For Sale

· Fully race ready · All the latest upgrades · New Rudder System - old style rudders too if you want them · Brand New Fully Battened Jib · 2 Standard Jibs · 1 New Spinnaker · 1 Spinnaker with limited…

Started by Steve Leo in For Sale Sep. 29, 2009.

Wings on a Tiger 3 Replies

Okay, sailors: I love my H18 because of the wings, but I raced with my buddy, Scotty for years on his Tiger. He's finally selling it now and I think it is a perfect boat if I can only add wings. Non…

Started by Wyatt Kaine in Misc. Last reply by Wyatt Kaine Jul. 6, 2009.

Hobie Tigers For Sale

Hey Guys, We have a container with 6 Hobie Tigers all ranging in price from $8,000 USD > $10,000 USD all with STX sails and most have 2 Sets. Looking to ship the full container. Contact James in…

Started by Clint Ellis in For Sale Mar. 25, 2009.

MidWinters East 2009 2 Replies

Midwinters East 2009 March 27-29 in beautiful Panama City, Florida - Come on down and help us have fun in a great Regatta. NOR is posted at HCA-NA. If it's anything like last year it will be spectacu…

Started by michael T. McNeir in Misc. Last reply by michael T. McNeir Feb. 27, 2009.

new spin mounts

Anyone have measurements where to put the new spin mounts?

Started by Rich Vilvens in Misc Feb. 11, 2009.

New Rules 4 Replies

Hi I just want to know what people think of the new Tiger Rules that are up for discussion. http://www.hobieclass.com/site/hobie/

Started by Darren in Misc. Last reply by Rich Vilvens Jan. 23, 2009.

Aftermarket spinnakers

After 2 years on the tiger and looking for that nice crisp spin everytime, I realized I had to buy spins more than I wanted. The class spins are great but expensive, So I have been researching my opt…

Started by Rich Vilvens in Misc Dec. 16, 2008.

Division 3 Tigers

If you are a division 3 tiger sailor or are going to be in the division 3 area let me know im trying to get more tigers on the water and more fun while we are there. Hope to see you on the water and…

Started by Rich Vilvens in Misc Nov. 15, 2008.