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ACT FAST!! Hobie 14
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Author:  OLD SCHOOL 18 [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:21 pm ]
Post subject:  ACT FAST!! Hobie 14
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/boa/750075150.html :!:

Just listed on the Seattle Craigslist. :wink: Who knew these boats would considered investments someday?
Author:  Roy [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:37 pm ]
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Probably didn't sell for that much when it was new lol.
Author:  MBounds [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:47 am ]
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Roy wrote:
Probably didn't sell for that much when it was new lol.


On an absolute basis, yes, but considering that $3,500 (2008) = $562 (1968), that's probably not correct. I think the first 14's sold for a little more than that.

Still, $3,500 for a 40 year old 14? I want some of whatever he's been smoking. :shock:
Author:  OLD SCHOOL 18 [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:15 am ]
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I'm always a sucker for checking these out. I guess the chance to find a gem, a scorned spouse, or the possible type error...

But, I got a call back from the guy.
Turns out he's the original owner! :shock:
He says he paid $1800 for this thing new, from the "dealer" in Montana.

When I asked him if he was sure it was a 1968, he said, "it might be a 1967, cause I bought it new in 1968."

Note: It does have a new sail that his kids bought him a year ago.
He says he'll call me when he gets tired of looking at the thing. :wink:
Author:  MBounds [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:41 am ]
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Don - find out what number is stamped on the front pylon. I'll bet it's less than 100.

This time 40 years ago (1968) there were only six production 14's in existence.

It could be one of the first ones.
Author:  Karl Brogger [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:21 am ]
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I like the: "New Hobie about $15,000" comment.
Author:  Sail Revolution [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:52 am ]
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Supposedly, there is a boxed 16 from the late 70's at a old dealer's place in Half Moon Bay.
Author:  xanderwess [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:27 pm ]
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My guess.... $500. They are ALL only worth........$500.
The entire value of the entire fleet at last years NAC: About 15k.
I just bought another 'vintage' 14 from the early 70s and I may have paid too much at $150, but what the hell. I hope to charter it out once I get a tramp, sail, rudder and rigging on it.
Author:  Mugrace72 [ Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:30 am ]
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<<<$562 (1968), that's probably not correct. I think the first 14's sold for a little more than that.>>>

I think my first 14 was $1195 #1167. I think they came out at $895.

I know my first 16 was $1695 #1933. I think the first 16's were $1495.
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