Anchor plates on front crossbar 1981 H18

I have just installed the anchor plates on the shrouds...but is it really necessary to install 4 plates on the front crossbar?

Only if you plan on keeping your boat.

Hi Splash,

I asked about this a few months ago(http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... hor+plates). Basically, we don't need them at the crossbars on our older boats (yours is an 80 or 81, right?) - they're only necessary on the mid 80's and newer boats with lighter construction.

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-Bill

Conesus Lake, NY
1976 Hobie 14

I have them on my '82. It's a nice peace of mind to have them there.

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Nick

Current Boat
In the market
Previous boats owned
'74 Pearson 30
'84 H16
'82 H18 Magnum
St. Louis, MO

1984 and newer is recommended. In 1984 the fiberglass reinforcment at the connection was reduced to lighten the boat. That proved to be an issue.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Is it really worth drilling 4x4= 16 holes!!! in my hull to install these plates on my 1981 hull (I think because the date is on a plate on the rear cross bar and who knows! if the crossbar and hulls are from the same boat! being a 2nd hand boat...) I want to check for the serial number on the hull just to be on the safe side...but i think they have been painted over...

Is there any other signs to tell a hull year?

If really is 1981 it is stiff enough with normal plates...anchor plates wont make my boat any stiffer or stronger correct?