Hi, I am fixing up an old Hobie 16 that I bought a few years ago. Awaiting a new tramp and just got sails repaired. Might need a few other smaller things. Exampe, I have some broekn cleats that attach to the bottom of the mast, they are plastic so seem cheap. BEst place to get replacement parts liike that???
Welcome, I'm new here too. One of the places the guys mentioned was Murrays. They seem to have a lot of Hobie stuff.
https://www.murrays.com/
I'd add the following:
i've been sailing cats for over 20 years now
i highly recommend these (as mentioned)
https://www.murrays.com/
https://westcoastsailing.net/parts/hobie-cat
http://www.ebaystores.com/Salty-Dog-Marine-Inc
MN3
You could also support your local Hobie dealer. People complain when they are no longer around, yes you can go to the internet, but when you find out you need a part on Friday for the weekend they will be there to help. The plastic cleat you were complaining about has probably already lasted 15 years.
Thanks all, much appreciated. I just ordered a few things (cleats & clevis pins from Salty Dog. I do like to buy local when I can, but here in Central Florida it's been hard to find parts. I did have a great experience getting my sails repaired locally at South Sails over on the coast near Melbourne. Local guy that's been in the sail business for 40 years.
Good point on the plastic cleat, I am sure it is old and has been there awhile.
I've been using Tackle Shack in St. Pete for 30 years. Good people and service.
jack108136 wrote: I've been using Tackle Shack in St. Pete for 30 years. Good people and service.
+1
If it weren't for Andy and Jimmy I probably would be sailing today
as a mater of fact, my first cat (h16), Jimmy drove up to my apartment (15 miles?) and picked up my cat, drove it down to the shop and refitted it with all new standing rigging (and everything else he could sell me). They are good guys.
PS they have enough spare parts in the back warehouse to build a navy
MN3
MN3 wrote: [quote=jack108136]I've been using Tackle Shack in St. Pete for 30 years. Good people and service.
+1
If it weren't for Andy and Jimmy I probably would be sailing today
as a mater of fact, my first cat (h16), Jimmy drove up to my apartment (15 miles?) and picked up my cat, drove it down to the shop and refitted it with all new standing rigging (and everything else he could sell me). They are good guys.
PS they have enough spare parts in the back warehouse to build a navy
Thanks for the tip on Tackle Shack! I'm in Orlando so not super close to St Pete, but I will definitely look them up.
I call from Punta Gorda in the morning and the parts are here the next day.