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 Post subject: 30 year old Hobie 14
PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:36 pm 
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I'm thinking of taking on an old H14. The hulls look to be in good condition but I wondered if anyone out there had any thoughts on how I might determine the 'integrity'of the fiberglass. The hulls do not appear to have been covered or stored indoors so I'm guessing they have been out in the sun a lot (I live in Japan where we have lots of sunshine).

Appreciate any advice or suggestions!

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 Post subject: Re: 30 year old Hobie 14
PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:24 pm 
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https://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtop ... lamination

the search function of this forum is very useful.

30 years old would make it an '85? That's towards the tail end of the big production years.
I would think you'd be hard pressed to find one newer, but I know nothing of the popularity of Hobies in Japan.

After inspection, let us know what you find.

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 Post subject: Re: 30 year old Hobie 14
PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:28 am 
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Thank you, that's good to hear.

I will search the forum for similar posts

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 Post subject: Re: 30 year old Hobie 14
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:31 pm 
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Where in Japan? I live in Okinawa and have a 14. Not many around!

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