1971 Hobie 16 - Question

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heisenburger

Post subject: 1971 Hobie 16 - Question

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:45 pm

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So, I'm thinking about purchasing a 1971 Hobie 16 in great condition. My only apprehension is that it's 1971. Does anybody know if there there any problems with this earlier model? And was there a big difference in performance between that age and a 1980s model?

Thanks in advance.

-Jess

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MBounds

Post subject: Re: 1971 Hobie 16 - Question

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:29 pm

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A 43 year old boat is going to have issues. There have been a lot of small things done to improve the boat since then that add up to a big difference in the way the boat works.

I haven't seen a 1971 in "great shape". My 2007 is in "great shape". "Great shape for its age" is a whole 'nuther thing.

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aussiehobie16

Post subject: Re: 1971 Hobie 16 - Question

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:10 pm

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Location: gippsland lakes australia

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my hobie 16 the oldest 16 in the world, is in better shape than some 90's boats

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aussiehobie16

Post subject: Re: 1971 Hobie 16 - Question

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:14 pm

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Location: gippsland lakes australia

what is the serial number on the pylons mine is 292

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