Thanks for the input. I used to sail solo a lot on the H18's. At 6'-4" 235 lbs. I was able to right solo without any buckets or bags. With the H21SE I...

The H21SE is a beast to set up. Trailering legally, you need to collapse the crossbars. I need 4 people to expand and pin them. The mast stepping for ...

H - Both boats are fun. My first Hobie was a Hobie 16. The next 4 were also Hobie 16's. Then I moved to the Hobie 18. The next 3 were also Hobie 18's....

I just used a freight app, uShip. I saved half of what it would have cost me to pickup the materials. It was almost 30$ lower than freight rates from...

Robert in your experiences with the smaller rig, did you flip the boat? I would think righting would be easier with less weight aloft (in the water)....

Nice!

Robin you may want to ask these questions in this forum:br /> or

Hey Bill! I picked up a H18 a few months ago with a similar delamination. Both hulls forward and aft of the rear crossbar. Hoping to tackle the proj...

Tim - Sorry I didn't see your response. If Andy worked it out, it is a moot point. If not, I will check on the status of the project. It was at least...

Tim - I am heading to Nashville in the next 90 days or so. I am picking up a load in Nashville and heading back to the Tampa area. What is your time f...

Trailering and solo set-up with H16 25 minutes on the water. With help cut to 20. No experience with H16 and mast up storage. H18 30 minutes from t...

Ed sealed insulated units are designed to increase the insulated value of the glass component of the wall. There are dual seal unit, where the primary...

The sealants used in insulated glass, and in glazing windows is similar, but not under the waterline. In insulated glass, the semipermiable membrane...

Check out davitmaster dot com/7_elevatorLifts/marineElevator.asp This was the system that my boat was on when I bought it. May be too pricey, but y...

I live and sail on Lake Thonotosassa. There are plenty of gators in the lake. I've never had an issue, in fact it is rare to see them while sailing. T...

Ted, I loved sailing the H18 solo, or with 1 or 2 crew, but when there were two couples, the boat was a little sluggish in light winds. I could s...

Very nice story.