I just bought a second hand Hobie 18. While the boat is a lot of fun, I have
problems with inserting and removing the daggerboards. It seems to require a
lot of time and effort even for a strong man. They feel too tight. Should I
apply some kind of lubricant? Is there a special technique for this? I fear
using this much power will harm the daggerboard slots some day.

Raising the mainsail is also some work, but manageable with the help of
silicon spray.

Thank you in advance for your tips.


Aleksi