When were colored hulls available?

How recently were colored hulls available to order? A yellow 1989 Hobie 18 came up and I didn't think they were available by then.

Thanks for the history,

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Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
www.MemphisGuru.com
www.Catsailor.com
www.TheBeachcats.com

Colored hulls were available on the 18 from their introduction in 1977 through the early-'90s, although most hulls made after '89 were white.

We still do the occasional custom color hulls.

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

Thanks, for that.

Thinking bout the hull colors made me wonder if Hobie had considered doing different hull colors for the rotomolded boats?

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Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
www.MemphisGuru.com
www.Catsailor.com
www.TheBeachcats.com

We have, but colors absorb more heat and soften plastic. OK on a kayak, but the cats have a lot more stress on them. For the same reasoning though... too many SKUs for dealers by adding a variety of color options. If we sold as may cats as we do kayaks... maybe.

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

My new to me '89 Formula 18/ SX has yellow hulls still in great shape. How would I go about finding out how many of these were built? Looking for newer sail suit for it.

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'95 H16 sail #101148
'89 H18 SX/ sail #1053 w/ Yellow hulls

Which colors are available?

I imagine they would do any color you want, as long as your money is green.

Really, it's just a matter of cleaning out the gel coat gun, loading it with any color you want, then cleaning it out again.