Catalina Capri 16.5 Hobie Bob Mast Float
I hope this is helpful to anyone wanting to attach a Hobie Bob mast float to their Catalina Capri 16.5 centerboard model. This is a 1996. The mast head has two small pulleys enclosed in it. The Hobie Bob bracket slides over the mast head. The Hobie Bob bracket holes do not line up to the pulley holes in the mast head, so new holes had to be drilled (3/16 metal drill bit). We drew a template then drilled the new holes. The halyard lines were taped to the sides of the mast to minimize movement of the pulleys. With the holes facing upward we carefully slid the pins out. The Hobie Bob bracket was slid into place, lining up the holes. A new, longer stainless bolt (10-32 2 inch) and washer were inserted through the bracket and pulley holes. Make sure you have installed the Hobie Bob in the right direction or you will have to start all over. Good luck.
I hope this is helpful to anyone wanting to attach a Hobie Bob mast float to their Catalina Capri 16.5 centerboard model. This is a 1996. The mast head has two small pulleys enclosed in it. The Hobie Bob bracket slides over the mast head. The Hobie Bob bracket holes do not line up to the pulley holes in the mast head, so new holes had to be drilled (3/16 metal drill bit). We drew a template then drilled the new holes. The halyard lines were taped to the sides of the mast to minimize movement of the pulleys. With the holes facing upward we carefully slid the pins out. The Hobie Bob bracket was slid into place, lining up the holes. A new, longer stainless bolt (10-32 2 inch) and washer were inserted through the bracket and pulley holes. Make sure you have installed the Hobie Bob in the right direction or you will have to start all over. Good luck.
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