Yes, the “Monocat” as stated above. They were only sold for a few years back in the ‘70’s. They had a critical design flaw in that the foam construc...

What do you mean by “only rotates the way it is supposed to on one tack?” Does that mean it won’t physically rotate (like it’s binding)? Or that it ...

Hobie 21 mast step is an entirely different design than the H16. The H21 is a ball and socket design with a pin that retains the ball to the socket s...

I think what you are describing would be a “hooter” or “code zero.” They have a much straighter and tighter luff than a spinnaker, more like an overs...

How about getting one of those fake plastic owls and tying it to the halyard and hoisting it up the mast when not in use? sm

You really can’t go wrong with Harken. A little pricey, but will last decades. I think the latest racing version uses a pretty small upper block for...

I think the first thing that needs to be asked is why was it sanded down to begin with? If it was damaged, then perhaps some glass work is needed. B...

Last line in the list of items being actuioned states: “Hobie Cat Products not included in Auction.” (I have no affiliation with this auction or int...

For some reason, I can’t view the pictures, so can’t really comment on the structural repair other then if the seam has separated then using thickened...

Technically speaking, both the Hobie 16 (16’-7”) and Getaway (17’) exceed your 16’ length limit. Just saying- you might want to talk to other local...

ctcataman wrote: I saw some reference in a post to certain models of F18s being part of the Dead Boat Society, and have seen a ton of Infusions for sa...

There’s currently one of these boats for sale in the classifieds on this site. Based on the pictures, it looks like they probably shaped a riser out ...

gahamby wrote: I still disagree with the idea of hoisting the sail with the boat on the ramp. I think you would grind up the bottoms trying to get h...

Yes, beach wheel it on the ramp using the ramp just like any other beach launch. Nowhere did I suggest to sail up on the ramp. The alternatives to ...

Without seeing the launch site, but based on your claim that it is generally uncrowded, my recommendation would be to get yourself a decent set of bea...

I agree- dunk the trailer. They’re designed for it. Just make sure you service your bearings regularly and inspect for corrosion/rinse the trailer if ...

Not sure that a Hobie 16 lower rudder casting would “bend,” those things are pretty stout. But there has been some dimensional variation over the yea...

Not entirely sure what you mean by the curved part of the rudder is rubbing on the casting. There should be some resistance when lowering the rudder....

aquaaddict wrote: I love my Zhik sailing shoes but despite me always rinsing them and occasional washing with wetsuit shampoo they have got a bit smel...

As long as the old rudder worked properly, then yes it is better than the paper template. I recommend screwing or clamping down at least two pieces o...

Hopefully they did not use 5200 because you will basically have to rip off the gelcoat to get it apart. Even regular silicone caulk can be very tenac...

Loctite. sm

Seems like if you just use the biggest bow shackle you can find that will still fit through the bridle thimbles, you should be fine. Lot’s of boats u...

Not sure how much vents will help, but I would just try to make sure everything is as dry as possible before putting in the box. One pair of wet saili...

The cradles we are talking about are removable and are placed over the trailer rollers, not present when putting the boat on the trailer. You use the ...

Getting a little off topic here, but the only issue I’ve found with that cradle arrangement is that the potential exists for the cradle to rotate its ...

....and I borrowed the removable cradle idea from a fellow Hobie sailor probably 25 years ago..... Getting back to the OP’s question, I think if you ...

Looked like a pretty clear cut case of port vs starboard with the monohull being on port. Hobie attempted to duck to avoid the collision but mis-judge...

Sinkable or not, they are sailing an open 20 foot beach cat across the Atlantic - plenty of other potential ways for the sh!t to hit the fan real quic...

They are expensive for a number of reasons. Expensive materials (carbon fiber/composites aren’t cheap), lots of hand labor (being done in the USA, at ...