Nothing to it, I've done it. You can find used tillers for almost nothing though. Unless you are looking for something custom, or the material, labor ...

I had a work conference at the Westin in Hilton Head and they had 2 beach cats for rent. I think both Prindle 16's. If you are willing to go further, ...

For me the difference between tlc and restoration is a big one. A good scrub, and replacing a few parts will go a long way. I always replace standing ...

You have a lot in your favor. New gel coat, 2 sets of sails and a good trailer are all great selling points. I agree knowing the year would help us a ...

They are awesome, which makes them hard to find. Just curious, what got you interested in them? They show up for sale here in Florida once in while, n...

I have never seen it done well, although I did see a nice post on here with a picture of one on a Prindle 18 that looked reasonable. Love the one on m...

The girlfriend won't give up the Gcat's front tramp, so the Hobie 18 is out. Don't really want to become a 3 boat guy either. I guess money would be b...

I actually may be in whats called the "Big Bend" although I call it the panhandle. My Hobie is on Shell Point beach, about 20 mi south of Tallahassee,...

My Hobie 16 is always on the beach ready to go for anybody to use. If anyone in the Florida panhandle wants to use it or wants a lesson give me a shou...

It can be a good idea. Buying individual parts adds up quick. It really helps keep you on the water when you already have a replacement for everything...

I use a regular dome tent. It works great. I tie it to the pylons where it would normally get staked. Rainfly gets staked out to the sand. 7x7 is a co...

I know nothing about the 17, but why it is so weight sensitive? When it is next to a 16 it looks like it has significantly more volume, but I guess lo...

Thanks for the responses. The owner has been unable to tell me much so I am abandoning the prospect as I intended for it to be a parts boat for my 5.7...

I spent a week there in early August. It was blowing about 15 everyday out of the east/northeast with only one afternoon shower. The locals said that ...

Talk to Dennis at Islander water sports. He rents mostly Hobies, but owns a tricked out Nacra. He could probably help find you something with a little...

One part of the equation I have left out is I do have a cheetah mount and a honda 2hp 4 stroke. Never used it, maybe now is the time. From a sail pers...

Thanks for the encouragement. I think the sail back on one rudder will be the way to go. If I can get wind out of the south the good hull will be on t...