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 Post subject: what vintage is this?
PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:53 am 
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I might be asking alot, but I am going to see this H16 tonight and do not know what year it is, but here is a picture of the sail. can anyone give me an idea of roughly the age by the color scheme?
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32617789/sail1.JPG


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:44 am 
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1980

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:52 pm 
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positives and negatives about this vintage? also can i mount a bouy on the top of the mast?


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:31 pm 
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Hopefully the rest of the boat looks better than that sail. It's is pretty worn out. I'm all for fixing up an old boat but sails are a big expense so negotiate accordingly.

Don't spend the money on a mast bob. Just seal your mast up and make sure it floats.


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:34 am 
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¡Ay, carumba!

Love the carumba sails. These do look a little rough.


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:20 pm 
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Sail color pattern history here.... http://2010.archive.hobiecat.com/suppor ... istory.pdf

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:13 pm 
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The main is white and in very good shape. Despite the look the jib is not too bad


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PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:58 pm 
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If that is the case you will want to verify the year by looking at the back haul. Copy down the serial number and you will be able to find out what year the boat is. You can't always rely on sail color because sails can easily be changed.


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