Thread: Hobie Sail kit.
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Old 04-01-2013, 07:22 PM   #2
fishingfiend
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Good info, I'll be sure to use the primary propulsion argument if I get roughed up.

Mobie Hobie's post nailed it. I got a sail a couple of weeks ago and surprisingly, I'm really enjoying it. I'm no master and there is still lots to learn, but basic skills come quickly and the hobie sail kit is very forgiving. A couple of 15+ blasts up at silverwood were sketchy, but you learn to handle the sail control line.

I've bay fished with the sail up and furled, doable, but better put away. You can also tuck the sail to the side for clearance and it's not that bad. Access to the rear rod holder is doable, but the extender will make putting the sail away difficult.

If you want to use the livewell and sail, you're going to have to start getting rollers to route the control line to the side. I'm enjoying it enough that I'm trying to figure this out.

Here are some pics that will hopefully get others to start sailing their PA's.


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