Sail numbers can be an indicator of vintage but sails are interchangable as well. Check the transoms of both hulls for serial numbers, CCM######## The...

I'm not sure what aspect of stepping the mast you use a second person for. It is a heavy spar and it requires some finese and strength to get it up wh...

Along with making sure your locking cams are working correctly check them for play while locked down, probably best done on the trailer. I've always u...

Lubber, I'd like to weigh in on this discussion. I've been a Hobie sailor since 1970, also a Hobie dealer for 8 years. Capsizing is part of the fun. ...

You've heard most of it by now. One big consideration on sailing solo is the ability to right the oat alone. There are shroud extenders and water bag ...

I'm a little familiar with the SF Bay. Figure your weight plus a wetsuit because you will be wet. I've sailed Hobies since 1970 on 16's then 18's plus...

Might be your rudders. Make sure the are fair and parallel. Cat rudders can hum and I understand they hum mostly because they don't know the words. G...

I'd offer just a few additional comments. Regarding the H-14, for the receational sailor the Hobie Wave may be a better choice as it has much more hul...

Gil, My opinion and I'll qualify it by saying I was one of the original Hobie Cat people back in 1970 along with being a Hobie dealer later on. Whe...

I live in Florida. Been off cats since 1985 when I moved to California and took up offroad MC racing. I'm getting the itch to sail but times are di...