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| Author: | Whip [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Ahoy---New member |
Hey everyone, just wanted to say hi. Have been reading these forums for a while now as I have been looking for a good deal on a Hobie since spring. Finally after half a dozen near misses on Ebay and classifieds, I was able to get my hands on an H16, just to hold me over until I could find an 18. Sailed the 16 for one weekend, then found my 18. Traded my 16 to the guy selling the 18 + some cash, and couldnt be happier. She is an 83 and seems in very good shape. Sailed her last weekend on Lake Michigan, ( I live in Grand Haven, MI but the boat is up by Manistee), and had a great time. WOW. I learned to sail on a big Prindle which was fun, but this 18 seems twice the boat to me. So anyway, great info on this forum, and delighted to be a new owner of the fantastic H18. Can't even imagine why this boat is not still being made. I had not trouble single handing it. |
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| Author: | nytelyter [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:04 am ] |
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welcome aboard. i to have a h18 and am on my third year with it. ... paul |
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| Author: | Big Jib & the Uni's [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ahoy---New member |
Whip wrote: delighted to be a new owner of the fantastic H18. Can't even imagine why this boat is not still being made.
Welcome brother and can I hear an "AMEN"? |
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| Author: | DVL [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:58 pm ] |
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Welcome, Many Hobie 18s on the beach at Muskegon, south side. Questions, just ask on forum or stop by on weekends. |
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| Author: | cannon_fodder [ Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:37 am ] |
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Just got an 18 myself... unlike you I never learned to sail. So wish me luck. Welcome. |
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| Author: | Whip [ Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Muskegon beach |
Thanks for the welcome....! DVL, As a kid I remember seeing all the Hobie's on the beach just inside the Muskegon channel. I have been trying to figure out the best way to use my 18 closer to my home (Grand Haven), rather then only get to sail when I go to my cabin. I don't think I want to use the "Cruise & Carry" motor method through teh G.H. channel. It woudl be like trying to ride a moped through Chicago rush hour...lol Do you guys keep your boats there on the beach through the summer? If so, is it public / state property? Do you need a permit?..etc. Thanks! |
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| Author: | DVL [ Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:29 pm ] |
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Whip, contact me off line about Muskegon. djanddale"at"charter(dot)net |
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