Buying used what needs to be there

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jester0108

Post subject: Buying used what needs to be there

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:52 am

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Hey guys and gals, I am new to hobie cat sailing infact only did it once and now im hooked. Im going to look at a late 70's hobie cat 16 tomorrow and dont really know what all I need to look for before purchasing it. What parts should I look at and for before purchasing it. Thanks for all of ur help before hand and i'll keep you updated and let you know if i get it.

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hobie18rich

Post subject: Re: Buying used what needs to be there

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:23 pm

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Ask them to rig the boat. Make sure the top of the hulls are not soft just in fromt or the tramp atantions.
good luck. Is there someone you know that sail and can go with you?

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jester0108

Post subject: Re: Buying used what needs to be there

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:28 pm

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No not thats avaible to go check it out with me but thats for the help. Are soft spots a deal breaker?

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mmiller

Post subject: Re: Buying used what needs to be there

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:44 pm

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Soft decks have to be repaired before sailing, so depends how bad they are and how much work you want to do.

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