Hobie 18 SX - Manual (Page 3)

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This assembly manual takes you step-
by-step through the setting-up and
sailing of your new HOBIE 18.
This manual will help you understand
each part in detail.
Note that this manual applies for
both Hobie 18 SE and SX models.
Setting up your HOBIE 18 PAGE
Packaging Layout.................................2
Framing the Hulls .................................3
Installing the Trampoline ...................4-6
Mast Assembly..................................7-8
Stepping the Mast ...........................9-11
Installing the Boom .............................11
Installing the Jib Blocks ......................11
Rudders and Tiller Cross Bar........12-13
Raising the Main Sail ....................14-15
Raising the Jib....................................16
Dagger Boards ...................................17
Illustrations ....................................18-25
Sailing your HOBIE 18................PAGE
Balancing the boat ...................................26
Steering ....................................................26
Sail power.................................................26
Turning......................................................27
Launching.................................................27
Righting the boat ................................27-28
Docking and landing ................................28
Rudder tuning .....................................28-29
Trailering...................................................29
Maintenance.............................................29
Mooring.....................................................30
Hobie Class Associations........................30
Safety tips ..................................Back page
HOBIE 18 ASSEMBLY MANUAL