In effect you have a 20 year old Hobie 16. If has been stored indoors all these past 20 years, and stored indoors (at least in off season) prior to that, it may be worth more.
Main thing is to check the decks for soft spots (delamination). Push down, firmly with the palm of hand, on both decks forward of the front cross bar. Needs to be no give in the deck surface, and make no crunching sounds when pushed.
If the decks are in fact soft, then the condition of the mast (straight? no dents?), trampoline (no rips? hiking straps intact?), rudders (are they black, shiny and say EPO on the side?) and sails (no holes or rips? Battens all there?) will determine the "scrap" value.
If decks are solid, was a well kept boat, comes with a tackle box of spare parts and you're willing to wait for the "right guy" with a cat trailer, it may easily be worth double your $200-$300. Could be a great starter boat for someone.
Post some photos
hope this helps
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