From my experience Craiglist is the best place to look for used boats. That's where I found mine. eBay is another choice, but not as good as Craigli...

As a new sailor I went through this analysis last year. I decided on a Hobie 16 over a Wave, Gateway or anything else. I am glad I did. In fairness ...

Can you use the iPhone as a GPS speedmeter? If so, how?

1 7/8 is the standard size for Hobie trailers.

I live at Legacy and Coit in Plano. I sent you a private message with my email address. Send me an email and I will forward you an event notice for ...

Rich, Hobie Fleet 23 that sails from Lewisville Lake Park. It's on the west side of the dam. There's no marina specifically there, however there ...

Andrew, Thanks for the drawing. One question, what does the clip (red in the drawing, white in the picture) connect to?

Thanks Jason. I did the bumming a ride thing last fall with Fleet 23. Me and my kids had a great time! I purchased an '86 H16 about 10 days ago...

TxMattD, I ended up selecting an H16. However my deciding factor was different than yours. At 43 I seem to be a little older than the typical cat...

I'm new to sailing as well and I live in Plano. My best recommendation is that you contact the local Hobie Fleet. They sail at Lake Lewisville. The...

Fraser, Thanks for the excellent advice. It's nice to hear from someone who has sailed both the Hobie and the Prindle 16! As for taking my time...

The reason I am waiting is funding. I don't have the funds available to buy at the moment. Also, while I have been looking at the available ads most...

Thanks for the tip. I'll keep looking in the high grass to see if I can find anything! Seriously, I'm looking forward to finding the right boat ea...

Thanks for the comment. The fact that H16's and parts are readily available is certainly something I am taking into consideration. Hope you get ...

Thanks Bill! Good suggestions on the man overboard and capsize drills! I have heard that the Prindle 16 is more stable and I will investigate opti...

Thanks for your advice. At this point I'm planning to wait until next year before I buy something. Therefore I'm keeping my options open! My kids...

Lots of opinions are certainly available! I apprecite all of the feedback. I'll spend some time talking with my friends at Fleet 23 to see what they...

Thanks for the suggestion. I will keep the H18 in mind as a potential option!

Larry, Thanks for your advice. At this point I have decided to go for an H16. A Wave just isn't in my budget so I'll "make due" with a 16! Howev...

I agree that there as not as many hobie's as I expected to be available for sale. i live in Dallas and i can only find 1 or 2 new ones available per ...

There doesn't seem to be one easy place to look for a Hobie 16. The best places I have found are: - www.craiglist.org - www.Ebay.com - www.thebe...

I'm new to cat sailing as well and I've been researching the questions you have asked for a few months. The cat you decide to buy basically depends o...

Brian, To which book and video by Rick White are you referring? Thanks!

Thanks Brian! I appreciate your insight! My biggest concern with an H16 right now is that I'm not sure it is a safe boat for my 6 and 4 year old k...

Thanks Damon! I really appreciate the insight! If there are any others on this forum with similar or different insight I'm hoping they will share...