Good luck! I'm going through the same process with the budget approach. I think I now how everything but the Spinnaker sail it's self. I ordered one from another sail maker and will hope for the best.
I think I will be about $850 into it when all done.
Check this thread for a little insight.
http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=30366I'm going with a midpole snuffer system for mine.
Mike
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Pearland, TX
1990 Hobie 16
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