If I thought that this person had a legitimate complaint I would have responded. In my mind I truly thought that he was just trying to WORK me. He tru...

errors and omissions 1.The buyer indicated that he did not want to spend money on a money order and he was the one who suggested cash. (I have the ema...

The Prindle beams have a teardrop shape, not round like the older Nacrasnacraflyer wrote: Are the Prindle crossbeams 4"? If so, then there is a good ...

Possibly hole alignment in the rudders, did you re drill after the adjustable rudder castings were installed. The holes are slightly different.

If you pull the new wire tight between 2 points and fasten the one end of the jib with the shackle it will allow you to pull the luff of the jib tight...

When you remove the old wire make sure to use a length of line tied to the old wire. That way when you go to install the new one you can use the line ...

I forgot to mention that the mast bases are different because the 15 uses a mast rotator, so I would reuse the mast base from the 15 if I did go this ...

Another thought would be to put the 2 masts side by side making sure that the mast tangs line up, cut off top and bottom accordingly. Drill out rivets...

When tacking, just after you come head to wind, unsheet the main a few feet and recleat. That will allow the mast to rotate a bit easier. When adjusti...

Is the shackle connecting the upper and lower foresyays proper? The ring should float to the rear with the shackle connecting the 2 forestays. Check t...

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I would retap to the very next size and put in new bolts using silicone sealant. I do not see the need to cut access holes. You also may want to call ...

Hobie 16 rudders have 2 different hole locations. One for non adjustable upper castings, and a slightly different one for adjustable upper castings. I...

I am sure it is , Craigs list uses South Florida normally from the Keys to West Palm Beach, Then Treasure Coast, then the Space Coast going up the Eas...

Where are you located, I have a front crossbar

Venora wrote: I saw a 1981 g-cat 5.7 for sale today on the side of the road.... I don't know anything about the g-cat and have never seen one up clos...

All the experts dissagree with snug in light air. I have read many articles on this subject and all say to just take the wrinkles out with batten tens...

Basically what you are looking for is 2 settings. #1 For light and heavy winds-Tension the battens just enough to remove the wrinkles in each batten ...

I used to get a set with every purchase from Magic Marine. They may sell them as well

I also have a bunch of H-18 parts. where are you located. I looked at your personal info and all it gave was your name.aaustin0002 wrote: Sorry for th...

I put my lines in a mesh bag and run then through the washing machine and the come out great.

I had a Super Cat 20 and got a longer axle, put a wheel on the inside and out side of the cradle to help with the weight and it worked really well. I ...

The size and shape of the bottom of the hull of your boat is the concern, not the location of the cradles on the axle. You can move the cradles. My F1...

Also included, should have been the use of spell check, know, not now, in the sentence "I don't personally now the people on this forum"quote=Edchris...

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I am sure you can go on the Hobie Cat forums or call Hobie and ask Matt Miller the question and will get the answer you are looking for.

I used to own a super cat 20 and loved it. Not a tall rig but with a short spin pole and big reacher. I found it easiest to sail with a crew of 3. One...

One of the best drill stops is masking tape, go around the drill bit numerous times rarely if ever will the tape move.

Pictures?

If you can find a supplier near you I would get some 1/4 SS rivets, there are quite a few spots on a H16, and a few on other boats that they will wear...