Restoring a 1978 Hobie 16.

Hi all! New member here. I picked up a 1978 Hobie 16 for a steal about a month ago and am coming along nicely with its restoration. The sails are in great condition with minimal wear/repairs and the trampoline (original I believe) is in good shape as well. Both hulls had some delamination and one had a questionable repair job that i will be tackling. So far i have completed one hull and am about to start the other, but i discovered that the front left corner casting was cracked and i need to either get a new one or a whole front rail (sorry the for most likely incorrect terminology). Where do you guys procure used parts typically? $215 for a corner casting would nearly double my investment here, so I’m hoping to grab a used one for cheap. Thanks all! I will try to post pictures if I can figure it out

Jay

I just asked the question recently, to see where everyone is getting used parts, but no replies. Ebay has some, but can't find anywhere else.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... r&_sacat=0

Look at beachcats site they have a classified section.

Also look on your local craigslist. I found a whole boat minus sails, ripped tramp on a trailer for $100.

Also try facebook marketplace.

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84 14T Redline #67 Blue Hawaii faded but still working!
82 Yellow hull16 '81 Boomer nationals 20.9 on GPS
83 White hull 16 No sails "Clean and Purty Now!"
87 White hull no sails no tramp

I just so happen to have a late 70's hobie in my backyard that I'm parting out... I have a lot of hardware & I'm not afraid to sell it. Let me know what you're after. My email is the same as my profile name j*******wn@gmail