I’m adding this line today, 10-4-25 to say it’s still available but I’m updating it with its latest status.
Also, to clarify the pictures, the top 3 pictures are the 2005 Puerto Rico boat that was sold in 2023; the bottom pics are the 1980 (owned since 1986) NY boat which is up for sale as soon as I finish fixing it up. I’m in the middle of correcting two minor soft spots, both in front of the front pylons, and adding a cam and rudder. I want the purchaser to have decent used stuff on it without me or him having to buy new stuff so I’m currently looking for a used rudder and maybe as many as 6-8 polyurethane washers/spacers that go on the rudders (between the castings)? Also need a decent used cam and a cam sister-screw (to replace the current cam rivet).
I’ll then ask $1,000 for it and a lot of extras (full harness, new Hobie righting bag, Baby Bob mast float, etc.), along with a newly refurbished trailer (new tires, etc.). They have everything ready to sail and travel. The NYC Hobie has the multi-colored sails in the 4th photo and the 5th 6th photos are also the NYC Hobies black trailer and the boat on the trailer and I just added a pic of the sails.
From 1986 to now, it’s been sailed (mostly on family vacations) only 5 to 10 times per year from 1986 to 2001 and only again in 2019. A 2002 auto accident stopped me from sailing for 17 years until 2019 and Covid stoppages and age and health have ended any more wonderful years of sailing experiences since then. The boat has been stored totally protected and the (upgraded) sails stored at my house.
Message me on Facebook to come and see the NYC boat on my waterfront lot, located in the Bronx just off I-95, anytime. Thank you for your consideration, Glenn.
I’m adding this line today, 3/2/24, to say it’s still available but I’m in PR again and won’t be back in NY until either June or August, 2024.
Also, to clarify the pictures, the top 3 pictures are the PR boat that was sold; the bottom pics are the 1980 which is up for sale.
I just sold my Hobie 16 in Puerto Rico on 6/1/23 but my $2,500.00 NYC HOBIE 16 IS STILL AVAILABLE as of today, 9/21.
Since 2019, through internet sites, I used to invite anyone who wanted to go sailing in PR or NYC to join me and I met some great folks and we had a lot of fun. But, my age and health and my doctors’ admonitions have made me decide to stop sailing and sell my boats.
I’ve owned a 1980’s Hobie 16 with a newly renovated trailer in NYC for over 35 years and also, since 2019, I’ve owned the 2005 Hobie 16 which won the 2005 North American Championship in CA along with a newly built trailer and a new Florida Sailcraft beach caddy. Both boats are shipshape and the PR Hobie was just sold. I’m selling the NYC boat and trailer, with some extras, for $2,500,000. Enjoy viewing both the 3 PR boat photos; the NYC Hobie has the multi-colored sails in the 4th photo and the 5th 6th photos are also the NYC Hobie’s black trailer and the boat on the trailer.
The 1980 Hobie comes with everything you need ready to transport (newly renovated trailer (new tires, refurbished trailer, etc.)) and to sail and some extras such as a mast float, harness for hiking out, a new Hobie righting bag, hardware, life jackets, the works. This boat was bought in 1986 from the Candlewood Lake, CT Hobie dealer Mitchell O’Hara at that year’s Norwalk Boat Show and sailed all over NY’s lakes and coasts (from Lake Ontario to Oneida Lake to Fire Island) only 5 to 10 times per year from 1986 to 2001 and in 2019. A 2002 auto accident stopped me from sailing for 17 years until 2019 and Covid stoppages and age and health have ended any more wonderful years of sailing experiences since then. The boat has been stored totally protected and the (upgraded) sails stored at my house.
I’m just back in NYC from PR and will return to PR in January so I invite you to see the NYC Hobie while I’m still here. Message me on Facebook to come and see the NYC boat on my waterfront lot, located in the Bronx just off I-95, anytime.
Also, do you or anyone you know have any suggestions about where to post, besides Marketplace and TheBeachcats, my interest in selling the Hobie here around the NY City area? In PR, each town has a blog and there are blogs with individual interests so it’s easy to make contact with every place on the Island but I don’t know how to get the word out about the sale of my boat here in NY. Thanks for your help. Glenn