My new Hobie!

Just Talked my way into a 84 H-16 real cheap with no hull soft spots and good sails (minor rust stain on the Jib) harnesses and everything working! Well I got it real cheap and am looking forward to the rest of my summer.

Congrats and welcome to the club!

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Nick

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

I'll second that. Whatever you paid for the boat, you'll spend more and you'll do it with a smile on your face!

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do not worry about the $$$. Most of the stuff is affordable and Hobie 16 sailing is about as cheap as it gets when it comes to sailing.

Patrick

I think the tramp will need to be replaced soon, I am thinking of going with a "mesh" tramp any sugestions on products?

Mesh is ok. You have to decide if you want the thing to be Class legal - if this is the case you will end up getting a Hobie brand product. If class rules and racing are not your concern (and they really shouldn't considering you have a Hobie build in '84) then you still have to decide if you want the seams to be sown or welded (welded seems to be the better way to do it). You also need to decide how many pieces the tramp should consist of. Here you have the choice between one-piece and three-piece style (the one piece version does not tighten as well as the three piece, at the same time nothing will slip through the lacing and drag behind your boat)

Patrick

I like solid because it keeps the water from splashing me all day. And, it is easier on the knees.

I have owned two Hobies and both are from the early 80's. My current H18 is an '82 and it had the original tramp on it. I just replaced it this year. I would suggest to spend the money and get the Hobie tramp. They are very well made and will last about 20 years. You can get the less expensive tramps and replace them every few years. It will end up cost about the same over the time you own the boat.

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Nick

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

Im putting her in the water today!

84's were light and fast. If the boat is still light it can be raced. There is a guy from Toronto who races an 84 and does well with it. The new boats have less maintenance issues but the boat itself hasn't changed much in 30 years.

Did get to check and see if the hull was water tight and it is (just as i thought) but was unable to get underway due to a broken part.

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=3763

Dam thing... oww well any help would be great.