At age 51, and after a 24 year absence from Hobie Cat sailing, I have decided to jump back in. Imagine my shock to learn there is no Hobie dealer in all of North Carolina!! I live on the Pamlico River near Bath, North Carolina and there used to be Hobie dealers in Atlantic Beach, Wilmington and Raleigh.
I have done my Web research and plan to make a big investment in a brand new Hobie Getaway with all the trimmings (wings, trap, wind vane) plus a galvanized trailer and Cat Traxx. BUT, it appears that my closest dealer is 4.5 hours away in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. I have the fever to sail again, but am not willing to make this kind of investment with a 4.5 hour drive for warranty support, parts, tips & advice.
Just imagine this scenario: after 3 weeks of getting aquainted with the new Getaway I discover that I need angled cam cleats - but I will have to trailer the boat for 4.5 hours and probably leave it with the dealer. That means two 10 hour round trips for simple accesories/modifications!!!