Works fine....had it out in 15 knot winds this weekend with no problem.I'm checking to see how the ratchet block ended up working out. I just acquired a minifish in excellent condition and am in process of re-rigging and would like to get a block for it. Any issues?
Thanks,
Mike, Thanks for the quick response. I picked this boat up for $50 and it was only missing the lines, so I'm psyched to have her out on the lake within a couple of weeks. This boat was in someone's garage for about 30 years and is about an 8 out of 10...definitely lucked out with it! I'll let you know how I make out. I haven't sailed in years (I used to have a Hobie 14 when I was in high school) great fun though! Talk to you soon.Works fine....had it out in 15 knot winds this weekend with no problem.
The only "issue" it might have is that I didn't install it with a stand up spring, so it tends to "flop" down when there is no tension on it.....doesn't cause me a problem though. I didn't want it sticking straight out anyhow....
The boat slides onto our trailer/rack (deck side down) easily as the ratchet doesn't hang down enough to bind on anything.
Mike
It's a fun little boat. I'm too heavy for it (250 lbs) but wife and kids love it!Mike, Thanks for the quick response. I picked this boat up for $50 and it was only missing the lines, so I'm psyched to have her out on the lake within a couple of weeks. This boat was in someone's garage for about 30 years and is about an 8 out of 10...definitely lucked out with it! I'll let you know how I make out. I haven't sailed in years (I used to have a Hobie 14 when I was in high school) great fun though! Talk to you soon.