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| Author: | nboyer941 [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 5:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Help on buying a Hobie 16 |
I'm looking to buy a Hobie Cat 16. I found this. What do you all think? What should I look for? I already went to view it once. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/b ... 80074.html |
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| Author: | dexter [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help on buying a Hobie 16 |
take a really close look for soft spots. that is the most common and most difficult issue to contend with. otherwise, i'l say it is a little pricy considering the age even if all of the parts are there and functional. you could likely buy one 10 years newer for no more than $100-$200 more. good luck! |
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| Author: | GD_NC [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help on buying a Hobie 16 |
I'd pass unless your budget is really tight. Look for a mid/late 80's version that's someone has put some $$ into recently. You can usually find nice 16's from the late 80's around $1.5-2K if you are patient. What to look for... Must have: No softspots No cracks in fiberglass or aluminum No blisters in the hull Look for corrosion anywhere steel is touching aluminum. A little is normal, but if metal is missing beware! (check the mast and boom carefully too) make sure the mast is straight, no dents or cracks solid tramp w/ no holes or tears good/clean sails - must be stored indoors Has the standing rigging been replaced in the last 5 years or so? functional trailer with minimal rust Make the seller rig it with you to be sure you get all the parts & see that it all works. I would want... adjustable rudders castings (look for a big screw on the top of the tiller arm right above the transom) 6:1 mainsheet blocks harken or ronstan cleats/blocks a Sail box on the trailer and/or beach wheels are a big plus |
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| Author: | optikid [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help on buying a Hobie 16 |
haha the seller wants to "downsize" to a moth! |
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| Author: | nboyer941 [ Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help on buying a Hobie 16 |
Found this 18': http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/b ... 23624.html |
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