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General => Kayak Sailing => Topic started by: myyak8me on May 19, 2017, 03:32:36 PM

Title: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: myyak8me on May 19, 2017, 03:32:36 PM
Anyone have suggestions/ layout ideas for AMA position and running main sheet/ furling lines for my Outback?


Also have a Pro Angler.  Anyone have any stories on just plugging in the sail and giving it a go?

Seen some internet stuff but wanted to check this site.  There appears to be some real kayak brainiacs on these forums. 


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Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: NowhereMan on May 19, 2017, 04:27:55 PM
Before I got an AI, I used the small Hobie sail on my Adventure (Revo 16) a fair amount---tons of fun. My only advice would be to get the Hobie furling kit

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/13585/Hobie-Kayak-Sail-Furler-Kit.html

Of course, it's super-duper-expensive for what you get, but you'll be glad you have it.
Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: myyak8me on May 19, 2017, 10:49:33 PM
Before I got an AI, I used the small Hobie sail on my Adventure (Revo 16) a fair amount---tons of fun. My only advice would be to get the Hobie furling kit

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/13585/Hobie-Kayak-Sail-Furler-Kit.html

Of course, it's super-duper-expensive for what you get, but you'll be glad you have it.
Yep, absolutely getting a furling kit.


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Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: SOMA on May 20, 2017, 04:14:31 PM
You might be interested reading the regulations in the California Department of Boating and Waterways.  We are governed by a tax/regulation hungry Governor.
Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: NowhereMan on May 20, 2017, 04:51:07 PM
You might be interested reading the regulations in the California Department of Boating and Waterways.  We are governed by a tax/regulation hungry Governor.

It looks like any kayak over 8' that has a sail needs to be licensed.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/boatsinfo/boatreg

That sucks.
Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: mickfish on May 20, 2017, 06:26:18 PM
You might be interested reading the regulations in the California Department of Boating and Waterways.  We are governed by a tax/regulation hungry Governor.
Are you saying Brown passed/proposed those regs/fees? Please explain.
Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: SOMA on May 20, 2017, 08:04:12 PM
You might be interested reading the regulations in the California Department of Boating and Waterways.  We are governed by a tax/regulation hungry Governor.
Are you saying Brown passed/proposed those regs/fees? Please explain.

Last I heard, unfortunately, Moonbeam's signature is the final step when it comes to approving tax increases.
Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: myyak8me on May 22, 2017, 06:44:45 AM
You might be interested reading the regulations in the California Department of Boating and Waterways.  We are governed by a tax/regulation hungry Governor.

It looks like any kayak over 8' that has a sail needs to be licensed.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/boatsinfo/boatreg

That sucks.
My contention is the sail is removable and second I haven't heard of anyone forced to register a kayak with a sail.  I let that one go. 


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Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: myyak8me on May 22, 2017, 06:55:58 AM
You might be interested reading the regulations in the California Department of Boating and Waterways.  We are governed by a tax/regulation hungry Governor.
Are you saying Brown passed/proposed those regs/fees? Please explain.

Last I heard, unfortunately, Moonbeam's signature is the final step when it comes to approving tax increases.
I hear a lot of bitching about California.  The best thing I ever did was leave shit-hole Arizona 40 years ago and move here. Everything's not perfect it never will be.  But California has been very good to me. I could save a lot of taxes moving somewhere like Kansas ... but then I'd be in Kansas. 


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Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: bioman on May 22, 2017, 11:20:10 AM
Hey myak8me... I was keeping quiet, but i drive a mirage classic 13' that was retrofitted with amas and a sail that fits into a cover on the forward hatch. it uses a standard hobie sail, but I think the furler is a home built device made of PVC. Next time I assemble it, i'll try to take pics.
I work in Davis.
EJK
Title: Re: Rigging my Outback for sail
Post by: myyak8me on May 24, 2017, 05:31:47 AM
I'd love to see what your doing with your sailing rig.  Thanks