If you are insane enough it is possible. But get right with god before you push off. The H17 isnt the best blue water boat. Loaded with supplies it ...

Hobie 17 is going to be the cheapest platform if you can find one nearby. Simple and easy. As for righting, well you will need some apparatus for an...

I wear a hobie spreader bar full harness w/legs. It is six years old still comfy. stohlquist kayak style pdf. Spray suit in spring. always carry r...

oh, I see in your first post, Ice freezing caused problem. Is that the only bad spot?

Yes, I see. I have never seen that kind of damage. Usually it is just gel coat stress fractures. Did the owner say how this happened? I would ta...

correct, I would sand down to tapered, fine edge. some people like the hum sound.

If there is a 2" hole then there is a problem. This area is very 'structural'. I would just try to twist the hull or the cross bar to see if it moves...