[quote=coastrat]there is no problem getting prindle parts, look at the classifieds here for example. murray's carries the factory parts new also. the p-16 is better suited for your needs also- lighter than h-16, carries more weight, less likely to flip and pitchpole, more stable... believe me, i grew up a hobie guy-14,16,18...thought prindles were goofy...until i got one. i own both p-16 and h-16, the h-16 is collecting dust. the improvements prindle made over the h-16 are the standard for modern cats today- high volume hulls(esp. on the bow), forestay bridle not on the bow tip(pitch pole maker), modest jib(never gets hung up on mast), crossbars mounted directly to hulls(stiffer design), come from factory equiped with harken blocks(bullet proof) just a better design alltogether. for cruising/camping it's the better choice but if you desire fleet racing, go hobie. i still race my p-16, they just lump me in with all other non-spin boats(besides h-16's)...i don't mind that because i'm the highest rated boat in the race useually. the hobie is a faster light wind boat with that big jib but when the winds start blowin', the modest sail plan of the prindle becomes an advantage...if you get caught in a storm, you would rather be on the prindle...when i was a kid, it was fun to flip the boat, don't care for it now. just wanted to give you some heads up on the prindles, don't turn your nose up![/quote]
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