I have my H-18 up and going. I have stumbled on a nice H-16. I like restoring these boats and this one needs almost nothing. It's very reasonably priced. I need a boat for single handing as I cant depend on having a crew. What is the opinion of the H-16? I am low time cat sailor but it seems to come reasonably easy to me. I had much FJ time a hundred years ago. I am a 230 lb non slob.
Is this a reasonable single hand boat? Being as I have one Hobie, it seems sensible to go Hobie. I have started to learn the parts and pieces from the total H-18 resto I just finished. Maybe I am thinking wrong here?
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single hand H 16?
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 06:44 PM
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 07:04 PM
I (210lbs) and my fiancé (135lbs) both solo my h16 often. No problems here.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 07:10 PM
Nice quick cat for sailing solo, makes you want to "push the envelope", make sure you learn to right it solo...
Edited by turbohobo on Aug 23, 2012 - 07:11 PM.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 07:46 PM
Shouldn't be a problem, after sailing the H18 the 16 will seem very small and easy to sail. At 230 you should be able to right solo, although try it a few times. With such low volume hulls H16 can sometimes be a trick to right.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 08:26 PM
Being in California, particularly Nor Cal, it seems that Hobie's are plentiful when compared to Nacra or Prindle boats. I did see one mid 80's Prindle. It was impressive in terms of fit and finish. Nice piece.
In terms of righting, what do you folks prefer for a rig? If I just need a big assd bag of stale water, I'll take the mother in law as crew. I put the Hawaiian style 5/8" coax type shock cord/rope on the 18. Have not had the chance to "try" it yet :)
Thanks for the help guys. I think I will score the 16 after doing a careful check for any dead spots in the hulls.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 08:42 PM
Check the decks just forward of the front pylons. Put your weight on them. I bought a h16 once that passed the tap test but delaminated as soon as I stepped on the hull. Luckily I only paid $200 for it and trailer.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 09:04 PM
will do. I have portable ultrasonic test equipment at my disposal. It is used for higher modulus carbon composites to check for monolithic lay up, but a value could be interpolated against a known good sample. Then again, it may be more simple to walk myself along the decks and feel it up. Low tech works more better most of the time. I will check it out carefully. It's green. Is that against the natural order of the sea? Like a banana on a schooner? Everytime I mess with mysticism, I get pranged right in the nuts.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 09:14 PM
you could get an H17. If it was me I'd solo the 18 but have to weight to be captain and crew.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 09:23 PM
17's are a bit more scarce around here. I guess I could bulk up and solo the 18. Im 7th gen Hawaiian. I am about 6 months of good eats diet and no work out to hit 3 hundred something!
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 10:49 AM
When you say the H16 is "green", is it painted green or is the gelcoat green?.......
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 12:00 PM
It was gel coat I believe. I have however found a nicer boat (creme puff) for a reasonable price. It has white hulls and is in fabulous condition. Actually needs nothing, which is amazing. Now if I can keep off the internet and let my visa card relax from buying accessorizing goodies that are completely non essential to sailing a boat, I'll be good!
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 12:15 PM
Was dat english? :)
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 01:14 PM
No. It is the screwed up language that I have to use in my work life. I try to never use it in my fun life. It accidentally slipped out. This is why I stopped wearing shorts or trench coats. Slippage can be embarrassing.
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 03:10 PM
Single handing a 16?
I single hand my 21SE in 10-15 mph wind all day long.
I just need help stepping my mast ....and when the wind starts really blowing...I need my crew...
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 04:40 PM
Seems like a good excuse to buy that life like inflatable woman I seen in....err. never mind. Wrong forum.
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 08:01 PM
Hi astglenn I am in Livermore CA and have an extra H 17. I tiip the scales at a tenth of a ton + 20lbs. She stands up for me real nice. Bit of a project boat as she needs one wing tube fixed. Could be yours.. Hal (How was that Capt Bill.. Soft sell.. Yes??)
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 08:29 PM
Thank you for the offer Hal but I have committed to the 16 and pick it up tomorrow. If something goes horribly wrong, I will hit you up. A little broken tube don't worry me too much. I walk past a mandrel bender and TIG welding bench about 30 times a day.
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 08:39 PM
smooth hal...like butter. "could be yours" is seductively suggestive! i give you an "A+"!
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 10:16 PM
Bill Had some of that hooch that I make on board AND had just spent 2 hrs in the tasting room with 2 20 something hotties.. By the way, that hottie who you "almost talked into a sail" stoped by the winery the other day. Still in shock that you did not pitch a great pitch for a ride.. SOOO I gave him/her a bit different look with less red around the mouth (Tell tale lef-over stains on the skipper) and sharpened up the spikes a bit. So Take some sauve along for the cutts or wear a wet suit.. He/she is ready.. Cheers Hal.. P S Business is sloooo. Orical is in town with those 45s. Got a line on a used one so got to pratice up on my pitch.. "Only pitch poled once.. Spitthill loved it.. It comes with a nice wing.. Check out that hole there. The guy who fell through it signed it.". Yess?? Worth more bucks...... Yes!! ... MGB Rocks.. .. PBR.. Not so much H.
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Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 10:25 PM
astglenn
Where are you in Cal North?? I got lots of H16 parts boats if you are in need.. Dont believe what Capt Bill might say. All my stuff is premo. Give me a buz if you want to head out.. I am retired and can do weekdays. Done H16s for 30 years. Yep Olde.. Could let you try my H17 as well. Email is .. sailing. (first name).(last name) at gmail. Drop a note when ya can.. Cheers Hal
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