List of Parts
When opening your new Hobie Bravo, make sure to
check that all of the parts are present and that the
boat is in good order. Find a good clean spot, lay
out all of your components and run through the
checklist.
Large Parts
1. (1) Hobie Bravo hull
2. (1) A-Frame w/Vertical support
3. (1) Sail
4. (3) Battens
5. (1) Lower Mast Assembly
6. (1) Upper Mast Assembly
7. (1) Rudder w/Tiller Extension
8. (1) Mast Float
Small Parts Box
9. (1) Main Sheet System
10. (1) Mast Ball
11. (1) Small Bag of Parts
a.(1) Packet of Loctite®
b.(2) A-Frame Cover Plates
c.(2) Sheet Metal Screws for Cover Plate
d.(4) Mast Ball Attachment Screws
e.(1) A-frame Gate Screw
f.(1) Allen Wrench
g.(1) Screw for Upper Vertical Support
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the wind and falls off onto the opposite, close hauled
point of sail, bring the tiller all the way back to the
straight position and pull the mainsail back in for the
proper sail trim. If you stall pointing into the wind and
you cannot steer the boat, refer back to the sail power
description concerning getting stuck in irons.
When sailing downwind, turning the boat from one point
of sail across to the other is called a jibe. The jibe is
completed by turning away from the wind (in sailing
terms, “falling off”) to the opposite point of sail rather
than into the wind as when tacking. Care must be taken
when attempting a jibe as the boat will be at full power
and you cannot easily de-power it without turning back
into the wind. Also, be aware that the boat will be less
stable in this maneuver as the sail will now have to
swing completely across from fully out on one side of
the boat to fully out on the other side.
To start a jibe, turn the boat away from the wind and let
the sail out slowly. Keep the turn going at a steady rate
and begin pulling the sail back in as the boat nears the
straight downwind direction. This will help prevent the
sail from slamming all the way across when the sail fills
from the opposite side. Duck below the sail to avoid
getting hit as the wind fills the sail from the opposite side
and swings across the boat. Attempt to control the
speed of the sail while it crosses the deck by
maintaining some tension on the mainsheet. Then ease
the mainsheet out quickly as the boat turns past the
downwind direction onto the new point of sail. Trim the
sail correctly for the desired point of sail.
There are short ribbons (tell tails) hanging on either side
of the sail. Follow the diagram of sail and course
adjustments above using the tell tails to get the most
performance out of the sail for all angles of sailing. The
tell tails react to air flowing over the sail and will help
you see if the sail is pulled in too tight or not enough. If
you pull the sail too tight you will stall the sail power.
Ease the sail out until it luffs, then pull it in just a little
until it stops luffing. You will adjust the trim whenever
the wind changes direction or when you change course.
TURNING
To tack or turn the boat into and across the wind to the
opposite direction (also known as "coming about"),
follow the points of the sail guide illustration and take
the boat to the close hauled point of sail. This is when
you are nearly 35 degrees from sailing straight into the
wind. With the boat moving forward and not stalling,
push the tiller away from you slowly. When the boat is
pointing straight into the wind the boat will become level.
Ease the mainsheet trim out just a little. At this time
move your body to the other side of the boat, switch
hands with the tiller and mainsheet and begin to bring
the rudder back to straight. As the boat comes across
