I´m posting a link to the only 17 for sale in DK. After having received good advice in this forum I´m somewhat concerned that the boat might be in bad shape since it has a jib but no spreader bar. I can install one but could the boat have taken damage having sailed without one? And how do I determine if it has?
https://www.dba.dk/hobie-cat-17-cat-der ... 058202846/I have read though a lot of posts on the 17 forum and I get the feeling that the 17 is very fragile, one person states that he replaces front crossbar every season? The 16, Tiger and 21 I have owned all seemed to be of excellent quality, especially the 16 and 21 seemed indestructible. I have, not by choice, found myself in winds around 35 knts. but still felt fairly safe. Is the 17 a bad choice?
I am considering a 16 or restoring an 18 but but I do like the single hand focus with the 17. Nevertheless, does the boat in the ad look reasonable? I can ofcourse install a spreaderbar myself.
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