I restored a 1979 Hobie 14 on a budget. I traded some buffing work on the customers center console fishing boat for the Hobie. The hulls were 80% soft and it took about 3 1/2 Gal Resin and 400 holes to stiffen it up. I always liked the easy rigging/ righting of the 14 although I used to sail Hobie 16 and Prindle 16 as well. I sailed it in large surf in FL and it held up. (See Catamaran Beauty and Art for Pics) I am 57 and have some health problems and it was exceptionally hard on me since the rachet didn't work and it was missing the cleat on the lower mainsheet block. I am interested in buying a cheap 4-1 lower mainsheet block or even better a Harken 5-1 block. We used a 5-1 system when I raced them in my 20s but now with a 4-1 purchase I last about 30 minutes in 20 MPH in the swells.

I also have some injection tips I used while following Quick & Dirty Hull repair from this site. I will post them in a coming article. Here is one, Hobbie Lobby has a paint called Krylon Short Cuts Turquoise #SCS-101 which practically matches the original Hobie Blue color for $3.27 per 3 oz. can. With internet coupon you can get it 40% off. The beauty of this is if it scratches the gel below shows almost no difference.

Good Sailing to all,
David



Edited by sailrider on Nov 25, 2012 - 10:09 PM.

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David
Hobie 14 (Tsunami)
Valdosta, GA
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If you ordeer today, you can get 25% off already inexpensive blocks at

http://Nautos-USA.com

92137 - TRIPLE FIXED WITH ALUMINUM CAM AND BECKET- SAILBOAT HARDWARE-BLOCKS

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Prindle 18-2 #244 "Wakizashi"
Prindle 16 #3690 "Pegasus" Sold (sigh)
AZ Multihull Fleet 42 member
(Way) Past Commodore of Prindle Fleet 14
Arizona, USA
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Thanks, but I was really looking for some used blocks that were less expensive. I only have about $300-$400 in the entire boat and trailer.

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David
Hobie 14 (Tsunami)
Valdosta, GA
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Check with Pete Begle, here, he probably has a set. He usually runs a bunch of ads here under "parts"(in the classifieds tab above)
I think he has left for the Baja, not back til Christmas, so he might be slow to reply.

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Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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I think I have one in the shop, I will send you a pm a little later.

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Greenville SC

Offering sails and other go fast parts for A-class catamarans
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Thanks,

I appreciate the help. I will check out Pete Begle and call or PM bacho tomorrow. I would also consider or Hobie , Prindle, Nacra or any brand 5-1 blocks from someone parting out a boat. Actually, all I really need is the cleat and side swivels for the lower block that I have. I could probably do without the rachet.

Thank you,
David

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David
Hobie 14 (Tsunami)
Valdosta, GA
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David, e-mail sent.....

I was unable to put my hands on one.

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Greenville SC

Offering sails and other go fast parts for A-class catamarans
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Thanks Everyone,

Still looking for a while for just what I want. The idea setup would be a low profile 5-1 so I could carry more mast rake.

Good Sailing,
David

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David
Hobie 14 (Tsunami)
Valdosta, GA
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