ozwalker Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I only just realised that there is no dolphin striker on the Hydra I bought recently. And no sign of one ever having been there. But I've seen photos and videos of other Hydras that have them. Do I have a problem?? : ) Also what forum should I be posting Hydra stuff to? I think they are made by Maricat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Its only a problem if you weigh a lot or sail in strong wind and sea conditions or have a trapeze wire on the boat or two or more of these factors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozwalker Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Well, it will be a while before I sail the boat solo so the weight will be two blokes (probably 180-200kgs) and it already has a trapeze wire which I intend to use. And there is no point having a boat that you have to beach every time the wind gusts up. So I guess you're saying I need to add one??? Any comments on whether this is difficult to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Definately need a dolphin striker. Very similar to a cobra and my front beam lasted about half a second when the dolphin striker broke. Not hard to build. Just find a boat with an adjustable striker and copy. 5-7mm stainless rod should be heaps. Can go aluminium straps but I tend to find the aluminium doesn't last as long and you will probably have to replace it every 4 years or so depending on where you sail. Stainless usually lasts as long as the quality of your welds. When mine broke it was actually the nut sheared off If you want people to help you the cobra guys are pretty good. We have had a combined nationals and the boats are very similar except for if you have the big head mainsail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Oh I forgot to say. Don't forget the prebend in your front beam. With the rig up adjust your dolphin striker so that there is a 3-5mm upward curve in the front beam. Makes for a stiffer boat which means more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozwalker Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thanks for the comments. There is nothing on Hydra that indicates how/where a dolphin striker could be mounted, such as hole under the mast step for a striker rod, or any way of connecting the rods/lines to the ends of the front beam. If anyone has a Hydra with a dolphin striker fitted, a few photos of the key bits of the arrangement would be very valuable ... Thank, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul124ac Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I wouldn't think a Hydra really needs one, they have a pretty big front beam. I sailed my ex-boat on Sunday in 18 to 20 with myself at 100kg and crew at 130kg, it's an old boat with plenty of miles on it and never had a striker. I've got another Hydra, that doesn't have a striker either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Agree with Paul124ac, no dolphin striker required on Hydra because of massive front beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Message to the Hyrdra requiring tramp, your new tramp is ready, ph Darcy 02 43591729. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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