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Resurrecting a hobie 17 sport cat

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(@justgsurfin)
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Neighbor was throwing it out. I have both hulls center boards, rudders, sail and side seats.

Can anyone point me to where I can find a mast, crossbeams, tramp and rigging?

Thanks!!
John

 
Posted : August 2, 2017 7:58 am
MN3
 MN3
(@MN3)
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You may find a mast here in the classified section
your gonna have to search real hard for beams (probably off a boat that has died)

tramp and rigging can be purchased lots of places
I suggest Sunrise Yacht Products for the best tramps made, also Tampa Tramps will be ok
https://www.multihullnets.com/Prices/Nets/StockBeachCat/bcSelect.aspx

Rigging - i would suggest standing rigging kits from Murray's.com or Salty Dog Marine
https://www.saltydogmarine.com/product_info.php?cPath=209_223&products_id=4485

MN3

 
Posted : August 2, 2017 8:19 am
(@windflower)
Posts: 67
Lubber
 

Have seen a 1986 boat for sail in NJ craigslist for $500 obo several times, might show up again.
Someone in Fla has a parts boat and a sailable boat. Again on craigslist.
Wish I could remember exact locations.
Have found some with google search. They start showing up around page 4 or 5
Good luck

 
Posted : August 2, 2017 5:10 pm
(@klozhald)
Posts: 1461
Master Chief
 

Here is a complete H17 for $500 in Phoenix:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/d/hobie-17-foot/6230982761.html
You already have the spare parts we keep around for repairs.
I don't know this guy or the boat.

 
Posted : August 3, 2017 5:12 am
(@jalex)
Posts: 508
Chief
 

Finding another boat and combining the best parts of both is the way to go. You'll spend a lot buying individual parts, although buying new standing rigging is easy, inexpensive and recommended. Good luck, make sure a Hobie 17 is what you want, the bones may be free but the money will add up quickly to the point you could get something ready to sail. Not trying to be a downer, just trying to get you on the water

 
Posted : August 3, 2017 4:24 pm