Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Sun Sep 07, 2025 5:08 am

Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 16

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]



Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 11 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Mitch
 Post subject: Pre '73' H-16 age
PostPosted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 1:23 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Mon Dec 20, 2004 1:47 pm
Posts: 17
Location: Southern Colorado USA
OK, I know the H-16 I bought this summer with some friends is older than 1973 as the SN is stamped on the outboard sides of the front pylons. Just how old is my serial number 710??

Image

By the way, I'm getting some pics together to post for tech advice on hull refurbishment. A real variety of conditions but all things considered, this 30something year old is in great shape. Only one soft spot on the starboard deck forward of the front pylon. We've had her out 6 times and she takes on very little water.

Thanks in advance for your help :)

Mitch
Top
 Profile  
 
drej
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:00 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Admiral

Joined: Mon May 24, 2004 8:07 am
Posts: 164
Location: Virginia
Quote:
A real variety of conditions but all things considered, this 30something year old is in great shape. Only one soft spot on the starboard deck forward of the front pylon. We've had her out 6 times and she takes on very little water.


This is why I love these boats. They are "Da Bomb!" - no boubt-a-doubt it! Not too expensive, tons of fun, and built to last!

Have fun with your project. There is tons of information here and lots of people willing to offer advice and share experience.

Happy Holidays!

BTW...don't know exactly how old your boat is other than pre 1973...that's a Matt Miller or Greg Thomas question.
Top
 Profile  
 
mmiller
 Post subject: Number 710?
PostPosted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:06 pm 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 12:44 pm
Posts: 15090
Location: Oceanside, California
Number 710?

Likely the seven hundred and tenth boat built or something similar. I would assume it is a 70-71.

_________________
Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)
Top
 Profile  
 
JaimeZX
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:28 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2004 5:39 pm
Posts: 433
Location: West Texas
Yeah, I don't know how many boats they made in 1970 but my '72 is #3404 so it's either a '70 or '71.

_________________
Warm regards,

Jim

Image
Top
 Profile  
 
xanderwess
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:55 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Thu Jun 05, 2003 9:57 am
Posts: 1628
Location: Clear Lake Iowa
I have a 14 I just bought from a guy who had it in a she for a thousand years. No serial number on the back, so where do I look for the number? And when I find it, that is the production number?
Top
 Profile  
 
gthomas
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:18 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 3:16 pm
Posts: 302
Location: San Diego
Just as with the picture above, if the s/n is not on the transom then look on the pylon. If not on the pylon then it is possible that at some point your boat was painted and the s/n was sanded off or painted over. If the original sail is with the boat you can also get an idea of the year from the sail #.

_________________
Greg Thomas
Hobie Factory Team
Top
 Profile  
 
Mitch
 Post subject: Older than 73
PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:45 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Mon Dec 20, 2004 1:47 pm
Posts: 17
Location: Southern Colorado USA
So Greg, is there any way to tell exact year of the H-16 with pylon stamped 710?

Thanks,

Mitch
Top
 Profile  
 
mmiller
 Post subject: How old?
PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 10:15 am 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 12:44 pm
Posts: 15090
Location: Oceanside, California
How old is Hobie 16 #710?

The 16 was introduced in August of 1970. I have to guess that it was built in 1971.

_________________
Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)
Top
 Profile  
 
Mitch
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:06 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Mon Dec 20, 2004 1:47 pm
Posts: 17
Location: Southern Colorado USA
Many thanks!

I believe this came to Southern Colorado from San Diego. Before that???

Mitch
Top
 Profile  
 
mmiller
 Post subject: Before that?
PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 1:06 pm 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 12:44 pm
Posts: 15090
Location: Oceanside, California
Before that?

Maybe the molds in San Juan Capistrano?

_________________
Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)
Top
 Profile  
 
MBounds
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:43 pm 
Offline
Hobie Approved Guru

Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2003 7:11 pm
Posts: 5198
Location: Detroit, MI
The quonset hut in SJC! :P

Check out the guy in the middle:
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 11 posts ] 

Board index » Hobie Catamaran Sailing » Hobie 16

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 2 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group