Hi:
My girlfriend and me wanna buy a Hobie 14 we have actually a offer for 1000 w/Trailer but we need to know if the Hobie 14 is ok for 2 person
we appreciate your help
thanks
Posted: 29.06.2009, 11:55
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it will depend on your combined weight and what you want to get out of the boat
the hobie 14 has very little flotation and is generally considered a 1 person boat
let's say total weight below 150pounds, 70kg, everything ok
total weight 200pounds, 90kg, starting to get bogged down
total weight 250pounds, 120kg, seriously underpowered slug
better to look for a 15foot boat or a nacra 4.5,450,5.0,500
hobie16 probably your best bet in the $1000 price range for 2 people
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How many people can carry a Hobie 14
20 if they are REAL small
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How many people can carry a Hobie 14
I would think if a person was big enough that one person could, but, using average size individuals, at least two to pick it up comfortably!
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Posted: 30.06.2009, 10:20
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One
Only one
No more than one
Less than two
These are very small boats with very little bouyancy and even less room. The rigging is quite small and no intended for heavy loads. When you get hit by a good puff of wind with one on board, the boat heels up and drops a lot of the power off from the top of the sail. When it is overloaded all the stress is on the standing rigging, take a good look at it, it's really thin.
