[quote=Dogboy]Storing the boat like this could be hard on the bottom hull if it isn’t well supported. You would definitely want to put padding under the lower hull to spread the weight over a large area of the hull. Any point loads on the hull sidewall could cause damage or deformation over time.
Like the previous poster mentioned, taking the boat apart would be a better option. Then build a rack to store the hulls upright, stacked overtop of one another. It will be better for the boat and safer. The other advantage of taking the boat apart is that it offers an opportunity to give everything a thorough inspection.
Hobie 18’s are pretty easy to disassemble. Remove the tramp and there are eight crossbar bolts to take out. You will want to have a hex bit socket (I believe it is 5/16”) that you can use with a ratchet wrench to remove the inboard bolts, otherwise it is a major PITA using an allen wrench. With a little practice and the right tools, you should be able to take the boat apart in around 30 minutes.
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