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OzOne wrote:
On 18 Sep 2006 19:38:30 -0700, scribbled
thusly:

You just aquired a Hobie 17. This boat does not
have a jib--just a mains'l. The fellow who gave it
to you compained he could not tack the boat.

What was he likely doing wrong?

He was sailing it like a mono

What is the best way to tack the boat?

Like a multi!



So you don't know the answer????

Oz gave the right answer. You steer the boat through the wind. If you
throw the helm over, ala monohull, the rudders stall and stop the boat.

Max