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MBounds
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. . . does anyone know why Hobie quit making the 18?


If nobody is buying them (new), then there's no reason to make them.

Sales had dropped to a point where it was no longer economically worthwhile to produce them.
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James,

If you are ever near Annapolis during sailing season, let me know and I will get you out on mine.

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The Dog
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. . . does anyone know why Hobie quit making the 18?


If nobody is buying them (new), then there's no reason to make them.

Sales had dropped to a point where it was no longer economically worthwhile to produce them.


Best as we can tell... Racers started buying 20's, non-racers needing the payload started buying Getaways.

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Thanks for the replies everyone. All of that makes sense to me. Its a shame the 18 had to come to that fate, but I've seen that there are a good number of well maintained 18's out there.

I'm sure in a few years I'll be wanting to upgrade to either a new 16 or some other form of cat. Never hurts to start making considerations now if you know what I mean.

And thanks for your offer Hobie Nick, I might have to take you up on it. Never been there, so there's another reason.
James
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