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Introduction Welcometo the Robie Cat family of sailors. Thanks for joining us. By purchasing the Robie 17, you are treating yourself to the ultimate in single hand sailing enjoyment. Even if you have long experiencewith sailboats or if you have owned Robie Cats in the past, please read this manual thoroughly. It will give you easy, accurate instructions on assembling your new boat. We suggest reading through the manual completely before you begin assembly.
~ COMPTIP HOSIE17 Terminology MAST TANG BAT ALUMINUM lOWERMAST SHROUD TRAPEZE LINE ClE OUT MAl OOWNHAUl MAST BASE Till UPPER STERN LE ADJUSTER FRONTCROSSBAR RUOOE CASTIN BOW lOWER RUOOE CASTIN WARNING Before starting assembly,be sure the area in 1. 2. 3. 4. which you plan to work is free from overhead \ power lines. Contact of a mast with a power line could be fatal. . Tool List . You will need the following tools to completeassembly: 1/4"alIen wrench 5. standard pliers 9.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Rear Crossbar Right 17 ,Hull (Starboard) Eye Straps (4) Trampoline Front Crossbar Left 17 Hull (Port) Crossbar Bolts (4) Anchor Bars (4) Plastic Caps (4) 10. Trampoline Lace Line 11. Trampoline Corner Tie Lines (4) 12. Wing Frames (2) 13. Wing Trampolines (2) 14. RemovableWing Bar (2) 15. Rudder/Tiller Assemblies(2) Red Sticker =Port (left) Green Sticker =Stbd. (right) cncn ~Z ~~ D. Z = r- a. '_11_- & .aii. (, ~'e i l " ".c:_" i~.ft 1,. )11'- .I'1T.",~ ;;"'..
23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Mast Small Bell Shackle(1) 10-HoleStay Adjuster (4) 1/2"Clevis Pin and Ring .(8) White Shroud Adjuster Covers (2) 28. Mast Step Pin and Rings 29. Trapeze Shock Cord 30. Trapeze Lines (2) 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. "J & H" Trapeze Handles(2) RopeLocks (2) Mainsail Battens (6) Mast Rotation Line Downhaul Single Block w/Shackle 37. 11/4"Clevis Pin and Ring 38. Twist Shackle -4- 39. Double Block 40. Downhaul Line 41. Triple Boom Block 42. Mainsheet Cleat/Triple Block 43. Mainsheet 44.
HOBIE 17 ASSEMBLY MANUAL UPDATES The following items have been changed or re-designed. Section I Trampoline installation. CROSSBAR The trampoline has been changed from the original one or two piece to the three piece shown here. Install as shown here. 1. Slide left and right halfs into front crossbar using slot in center of front crossbar. Slide trampolines aft along tracks in hulls. Fasten corners to eyestraps with shackles. Shackle connections are only used at front corners. 2.
Assembly Instructions I. Frame and Vinyl Trampoline Assembly Instructions (Seepage8 for mesh trampoline instructions.) Note ~': All directions referring to "right," "left," "front" and "back" are based on looking from the stern toward the bow. 1. First, with the trampoline track facing forward, slip the rear crossbar (part no. 1) onto the right hull (part no. 2). The factoryinstalled support castings slide into the crossbar. Be sure the crossbar fits entirely over the support casting.
CAUTION Note Before completing step 1.0,check the threads of the crossbar bolts (part no. 7) by hand screwing them into each anchor bar (part no. 8). If the bolt will not thread easily, use a tap and die to clear the threads. Use an anti-seizing lubricant such as Never-SeeZi!J to help prevent crossthreading and galling. Once the boat has been sailed a few times it takes on "normal set." In other words, the crossbar and hulls will set and need retightening.
13. Use the supplied trampoline corner tie lines (3/16 x 12" part no. 11) to tighten each corner of the trampoline to its corresponding eyestrap. Tighten snugly (seeFigure 8). Close the flap and check the fit. This completes the vinyl trampoline installation. Fig.
II. Frame and Mesh TrampolineNote Note Placing the bows in a slightly toed-in position will make sliding the trampoline easier. The one-piecemesh trampoline installs with the lacing grommets on the side closest to the rear crossbar. The side with grommets nearest the crossbar, is the rear portion of the trampoline. All directions referring to "right," "left," "front" and "back" are basedon looking from the stems toward the bows. 1.
III. Vinyl and Mesh Wing Trampolines I Both meshandvinyl wing trampolinesassemble in the sameway. 1. Lay one wing frame (part no. 12) alongside each hull as if they were being inserted into the hulls to make it easier to identify each side. The steeply angled end of each wing should be facing toward the sterns. 2. Lay the wing trampoline (part no. 13) beside each wing frame to verify the correct side as in Fig. 9. 3. Slide the wing trampolines onto the front end of the wing frame.
tension. Repeatthis step on the other wing. (SeeFig. 13.) Fig. 13 6. Now set the wings aside while completing the rest of the assembly. This completes the wing frame and trampoline assembly.
IV. Rudder and Tiller Crossbar 3. Repeatthese steps on the other rudder Assemblies assembly. 4. Attach the left end of the tiller crossbar (part no. 18 marked with a red tag) to the left rudder arm using one of the tiller connecting assemblies(part no. 19) by inserting the connector bolt through the tiller crossbar to the tiller arm. 5. Place the flat washer over the threads of the bolt followed by the delrin half-round washer.
Fig. 17 7. Repeatsteps 4 through 6 on the other side of the tiller crossbar. This concludesassembly of the rudders and tiller crossbar.
V. Drain Plugs Both plugs (part no. 20) are the most often forgotten item during rigging, but among the most important. Even championship sailors forget to put thejr drain plugs in once in a while, but you can't go very far with them out. Be sure to check your drain plugs before you leave shore. Be sure you have gaskets in place and no sand, or other debris which can permit leakage, around the opening. Drain plug location is next to the lower gudgeonas shown in Figure 14. i VI.
r \ f r"""""""""""""""". .. W ARNIN G """""""""""""""""1 I Before raising the mast, be sure the area is . free from overhead power lines. Contact of a I mast with a power line could be fatal. , I I I ~ 15. Locate the mast step pin (part no. 28) from the mast baseor rig kit. 16. Rotate the mast so the arrows are aligned and slip the mast base over the mast step ball. Then insert the step pin. Secure the pin in place by inserting the ring through the hole in the end of the pin. (SeeFig.
18. Step onto the trampoline and place your foot on the rear crossbar. 19. Keeping all the weight on that foot, lift the mast being sure to keep it rotated so the yellowarrows are aligned.Referto Fig. 23. t- . I . 20. S~I~g Fig . 23 . your arms over your head .while Fig. 26 with one hand to stabilize the mast once it is completely up, while you perform the next step with the other hand.. 22. Take up the slack in the main halyard (Fig.
ring (part no. 26), using the fourth hole from the top. (Fig. 28) J . . ~~ " 5 w.. ",," '" " Fig. 28 24. Now slowly release the main halyard. Let about 2 feet of the halyard line run through the sheaveand tie the rest securely to the mast rotation bar or the mast base as in step 23 of this chapter. The angle of the mast will shift from left to right as the load is shifted from the main halyard to the side bridle wire. 25. Locate the other bridle wire.
VII. Trapeze Wires 1. Lead the trapeze shock cord (part no. 29) through the grommet on the forward outboard side of the trampoline, then under the trampoline and through the opposite grommet. 2. Clear the trapeze handles so they lead to the outside of the shrouds. Then tie the 3foot length of quarter-inch line (part no. 30) to the dogbone or the J and H handle (optional) with a bowline knot. After the line is led through the thimble on the end of the trapeze wire, attach the rope lock (part no. 32).
VIII. Sail and Battens shackletightly. Feedthe sail luff through the sail feederon the mast (Figure 31).Use 1. Spread the sail (part no. 33) out flat on the ground and lay each batten (part no. 34) over the correct batten pocket. the halyard to gradually pull the sail up while guiding the luff into the feeder.If the sail binds at the feeder,back it down a bit, then continue pulling it up. CAUTION It's important that the sail be perfectly flat on the ground.
Fig. 32 Downhaul Line Rigged ~; I:' :: j ~! '" , ; , '- . FIg. 32.
IX. Boom 1. Hold the boom (part no. 44) with the slot and the two cleats facing up and slip it onto the gooseneckmast fitting. Securethe boom with the clevis pin and ring. (Fig. 33) Fig. 35 NOTE: Figure shows Rotation and Downhau/ Rigged. 4. Now turn to the downhaul. First, attach the small single block (part no. 36) and small shackle using the clevis pin and ring (part no. 37). Place the clevis pin through . FIg.
X. Mainsheet and Traveller the small padeye on the back side of the 1. Turn to the mainsheet package.First, attach the triple block (part no. 41) to the baleon the boomusing the suppliedshackle, clevis pin and ring. 2. Attach the mainsheet cleat and (part no. 42) to the traveller cartriple on theblock rear crossbar using the other supplied shackle, clevis pin and ring. 3. Lead the mainsheet (part no.
XI. Installing the Wings 1. Placethe trapezewire and hookup outside of the wings as in Figure 29. 2. ~o insert t~e wings, simply work the insertIon tub~s Into the hull.sockets an .inc~ or so at a time. Push one sIde of the WIng Into the tube, then the other and continue .alternating until both sides are completely Inserted. Now that the entire boat is rigged, you're ready to insert the wings for sailing.
XII. Centerboards kn.°t to make fo! a seven-inch extension. To raIse the board, Just pull upon the handle and slide the line into the cleat just below the last figure-eight knot. The removable spring is shown with the board in Figure 38. To remove . ~he centerboard syst~m (Pate~t Pendmg), ';Vhlch has ~lready be~n mstalled m each hull, IS a revolutIonary desIgn made easy to operate. The centerboardsare spring loaded for easeof adjustment.
XIII. Tr ai Ier ing r""""""""""'~ In addition to following all the insructions included with your trailer and obeying the relevant state laws concerning trailering boats, several safety tips should be included in your normal routine to assure the safe passageof your Hobie 17. I I I I I I I 1. Use an extra length of line to tie the centerboard control lines back to the rear crossbar to prevent the line from slipping and allowing the centerboards to fall onto the trailer or roadway. 2.
XIV. Maintenance C. Appearance A. ComptipTMMast (U.S. Pat. No. 4,597,346) It's very easy to keep your new Robie 17 fresh-looking. Just follow these minor steps. To be sure your mast is providing maximum protection, it has to be periodically maintained and examined. The following simple steps should be undertaken after each sail. 1. Becausesurface contamination can allow the ComptipTMto conduct electricity, the fiberglass tip should be carefully and thoroughly cleanedwith fresh water after each use.
KNOTS TO USE FIGURES KNOT AT END OF LINE DOUBLE HITCHKNOT FIGURE 8 KNOT BOWLINE KNOT ~ ~--- 1. 2. /~ /""--,~-- [~/ HALYARD KNOT -- ~ FINISH WITH A HALF HITCH FI CLEATINGOFF A LINE BASIC SAILING ~ ~ ~ W ~ (QU'I' DEAD ~~ AREA ~~~ ~ ~. ~~..t\\ flE4Cp '1 ~, ,," :\-\)~~ ~ " to/tJAf ~~..t\\ ,- ~ ~'~' CLoSE ~~ , ,,' WIND ~~~~ ,: ~, -?~'Q ~~\)\\\~ .«.,~~ ~ ~ ' , -:::s;;.
. . Remember Watch for overhead wires whenever you are sailing, launching, or trailering with the mast up. The mast sticks up there a long way and shock or death could result if it comes in contact with overhead wires. So look up when moving the boat around or even stePPing the mast, and give any wires a wide berth. .~~ ~ -<:'01E 4~lliilllll.-~'~IIIIIII;;~IIIII;~:;:: P.O. Box 1008 AlID'Company Oceanside, California 92054 619/758-9100 Part No.
