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 Post subject: Is the price right
PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:58 pm 
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I have been reading this forum for years now and have finally convinced my wife to try a H16. The trouble is finding one. I was wondering if the price is right for one we looked at this weekend. They are asking $1750 and would only go down $100. I think the price is high after researching, but would like to hear your opinions.
1980 H16
-Hulls are good with no soft spots, and even have a little shine to them. Some cracks from impacts where the decks overlap the hulls.
-original tramp that needs to be replaced soon
-original sails, little crispness left but show 31 years of use, hobie decals gone, tear near bottom where it feeds into the mast.
-upgraded main block
-aussie halyard
-double trap but no harness
-original rudders and mast, both in good condition
-All lines need to be replaced
-Trailer is in good condition
Not interested in being class leagal, I just want to get on the water! I told my wife I could find one for $1200, what year and condition can I get for that, I feel this boat should be around that price. Thanks for the help!
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 Post subject: Re: Is the price right
PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:12 am 
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~4 years ago I got my '81 with trailer, two and a half sets of sails and second boom for $850.

But, I had to replace all standing, running rigging, the tramp, and the trailer was working but not street legal so it took some work including a new wiring harness and wheels/tires.

I have also steadily upgraded it with mast bob, cat trax, new jib system, raked the rudders, new double trapeze with new/barely used harnesses and keyhole system, aussie jib rig, neoprene rail kit, telo wind vane, and some other odds and ends.

I'd say it's a little high but it also depends on the market where you are, obviously, and your need for upgrades in the future.

If she's a solid boat that will get you out there sooner rather than later then I might entertain that price, but what's there must be 100% sailable. Maybe they don't know the current rates and what it will cost to make her sailable for you.

For what it's worth...

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Little Wing
 Post subject: Re: Is the price right
PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:43 am 
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play wrote:
I have been reading this forum for years now and have finally convinced my wife to try a H16. The trouble is finding one. I was wondering if the price is right for one we looked at this weekend. They are asking $1750 and would only go down $100. I think the price is high after researching, but would like to hear your opinions.
1980 H16
-Hulls are good with no soft spots, and even have a little shine to them. Some cracks from impacts where the decks overlap the hulls.
-original tramp that needs to be replaced soon
-original sails, little crispness left but show 31 years of use, hobie decals gone, tear near bottom where it feeds into the mast.
-upgraded main block


where are you located, I have one to sell at a much lower price.
-aussie halyard
-double trap but no harness
-original rudders and mast, both in good condition
-All lines need to be replaced
-Trailer is in good condition
Not interested in being class leagal, I just want to get on the water! I told my wife I could find one for $1200, what year and condition can I get for that, I feel this boat should be around that price. Thanks for the help!

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 Post subject: Re: Is the price right
PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:45 am 
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Little Wing wrote:
play wrote:
I have been reading this forum for years now and have finally convinced my wife to try a H16. The trouble is finding one. I was wondering if the price is right for one we looked at this weekend. They are asking $1750 and would only go down $100. I think the price is high after researching, but would like to hear your opinions.
1980 H16
-Hulls are good with no soft spots, and even have a little shine to them. Some cracks from impacts where the decks overlap the hulls.
-original tramp that needs to be replaced soon
-original sails, little crispness left but show 31 years of use, hobie decals gone, tear near bottom where it feeds into the mast.
-upgraded main block


where are you located, I have one to sell at a much lower price.
-aussie halyard
-double trap but no harness
-original rudders and mast, both in good condition
-All lines need to be replaced
-Trailer is in good condition
Not interested in being class leagal, I just want to get on the water! I told my wife I could find one for $1200, what year and condition can I get for that, I feel this boat should be around that price. Thanks for the help!



I screwed that up. where are you located, I have one for sale at a much lower price.

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 Post subject: Re: Is the price right
PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:28 pm 
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I live in Sioux Falls. Can you send me some info on the one you have for sale?

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pyroboy08
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:05 pm 
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I probably wouldn't be the best to gauge value, but I do know that I got mine for $200 and I have put another $200 into it but its now sailing.

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