FC_Bryan, I was about in the same situation back in July when I first bought my 1981 H16. Here is what I did. I got a Hobie parts and accessories catalog, it has parts diagrams and upgrade ideas. I did a WHOLE BUNCH of reading, asking, and searching on this site (This site has volumes of information and very friendly and helpful people). I also bumped around the internet gathering information from aftermarket catamaran parts distributers. I bought "Catamaran Sailing From Start To Finish" at a local sailing supply store. A REALLY great aid was the H16 Rigging Video I bought out of the Hobie catalog...definetly worth the small price. Also you can and should download and print the H16 assembly manual (it's free from a few different sites).
Note: When I first got my boat, I saw all those lines and wires and thought "will this ever make sense?". Then the first practice rigging took along time. Now I trailer my boat to the ramp, slap her together and go sailing in no time at all. So from one newcomer to another: Don't sweat it! Welcome! And you'll be havin a blast in no time at all!
