You can explain to the city council that the reason for plastic top on all US made hobies was for settlement of an expensive lawsuit after the 7th kid...

Snow melts, then freezes at night, snows on top of ice, melts again, then freezes After 3 or 4 cycles, ice layer is very heavy and can crush round bo...

Yes, nice rudders & IYE cases. Pete 909-800-5237

It was designed in the late '60's, surely there are better designs out there. Pete

There is a gentlemen in Ottawa, Canada who used to be production manager of Sailcraft of Canada when it was active. Geoff Dobbs, gumdobbs@gmail.com. ...

They came out in early to mid '70's. John Schuck, our mid west Hobie rep picked them up as a great upgrade over the very average Seaway blocks. The ...

Forgotten his last name, think it was Tony ? on Long Island who made these wonderful blocks. You had to have the tangent guards which didn't always c...

I have some 7" wide unidirectional carbon fiber for your project. Pete 909-800-5237

I have a Harken traveler with captured bearings. Send cell for pic. 909-800-5237

Have those two Harken cleat set screws, Kevin. Send me your address. Pete

Sandra Tartaglino teaming with Carol Mcveith were probably the leading team to win the upcoming 2019 Hobie 16 Worlds womans division in November. She...

Have a P-16 jib in stock new 6.0 oz with window. See my ad in classifieds. Pete 909-800-5237

Just take the small diameter (trapeze) wires off the big shackle. That leaves just 3 larger wires, 2 of equal length. they connect to each side of t...

Have a new P-18 jib with no battens. Call for price and dimensions. Pete 909-800-5237

What I have done in the past is to drill a hole in deck, then with a jig saw cut a pumpkin like lid by angling jig saw blade. Now you can get a hand ...

ABYC cost $1000 to join & $121/mo dues. Mast up storage for F18 is $189/mo but there is a waiting list. Big Bear is about 2 hours east at 7000'. Ma...

I came out here in 1980 to Belmont Shore (Long Beach). Excellent sailing area & upscale community. They put a paved ramp & parking 150 yards from th...

Sounds like a soft hull where delamination is occurring between the two layers of glass as the foam deteriorates. Common in older Sol Cats. If you f...

Have a pair 58" x 5" says NACRA kind of stretched out on Scotch sticky back paper. $12 plus $8 shipping. Pete 909-800-5237

There is well over 120 lb difference between a H-18 & Prindle 16 sitting on the beach. But the comparison was 16' cats. By the way, much easier to ri...

For a cheap float, find a large diameter swim noodle. Cut off about 18", slice it lengthwise. Make little half slices on inside so it lays flat, the...

When I first joined CRAM in Michigan in 1970, it was mostly all Cal Cats, so there could be a small collection of boats there. Contact someone in CRA...

I have Prindle 18 sails used, some very cheap and some not so. See my classifieds or pm me. Pete 909-800-5237

The aluminum bar stock on inside hull lip that anchors the eyestrap screw (holding bridle) can turn to powder after 20 years in salt water. Better to...

Kevin, I have a near new North 18Msq mainsail that would make nice cruising sail. Has the clew plate at bottom and twin blocks at tack for downhaul. ...

I don't like standing on the tramp to hoist sail. Rivit an eyestrap about 18" above your head to the mast when boat is on the ground. Attach any mis...

Lance, my woody Tornado is sold and two others in our area (not wood) have been sold recently. So that activity is gone. Pete

Send me your cell # for picture. Pete

Beware, spent about 50 emails with this gentleman from England about two years ago when my woody was for sale. Way too much talk and no action. P...

No. Do your thing to Beaver Island this year. Next year Ogden Dunes to Mackinaw. Two 6.0's (Paul's boat is in northern Indiana). Your brother in h...