Hi,

I'm new to sailing. Looking at an 81 Prindle 16 on craigslist for $1250 OBO. It seems to be in good shape except for the tops of the pontoons. They're soft. The bottoms, sides, and top areas where the crossbars mount are very solid. Sail, trapeze, and trailer are excellent. Can you sail the boat with soft tops? Don't really want a big fiberglass project. Does it seem like a decent deal?

Here are a few pictures: http://www.tuffwing.com/Prindleweb/
Here's a video that show's the damage: http://youtu.be/B6lDp-R-Z1Q

Thanks,

Brian



Edited by bchristal on May 14, 2014 - 10:27 AM.

From the looks of it *NO*
I would say that's worth about $200 as a whole boat.
You'll need to drill and fill for it to be a boat you can sail.
PLUS -
That is NOT OK

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Rob Jones
1976 Yellow p-16 - parts is parts - hulls cut up
1978 Yellow p-16 - in good working order
1979 White p-15 - parts is parts - hulls cut up
1985 White p-15 - good working order
1982 White NACRA 5.8 - project boat.
1986 White p-16 - in good working order
1975 White Hobie 3.5 - PM me if you want it
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Thanks RWJ! I should have explained that picture.



The glass is not cracked there. It's actually in good shape. I think somebody rolled on gelcoat on top of the fiberglass. They didn't remove any of the hardware. That picture is gelcoat peeling. Here's a video that show's the damage: http://youtu.be/B6lDp-R-Z1Q

From the looks of things that Prindle hasn't been in the water for a while..... Mine was a free to a good home in similar condition.

For starters, new running and standing rigging should be installed. Hows the tramp?

Now for the hulls, epoxy and filling it can be done but its another project....

There are many Prindles around, find a solid one for a few bucks more.

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Bob Miller
1983 P16 Sail # 7312
"Miller Time" A work in progress; out of the water for 16 years
Barnegat Bay NJ
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bobcatnj

There are many Prindles around, find a solid one for a few bucks more.

Solid advice!!!

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Ron
Big Bear Lake, Ca.
1990 Hobie 18 Worlds
1988 Mac 26Dagger
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rondog

bobcatnj

There are many Prindles around, find a solid one for a few bucks more.

Solid advice!!!

Yes, move on. Don't get a project boat for your first unless you like working on them and spending money more than sailing.

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Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN

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