Edited by nparisawan on Jul 19, 2024 - 11:44 AM.
Hobie 16 wrecked in Beryl is this salvageable?
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Posted: Jul 19, 2024 - 11:41 AM
Hi all, new here, I have a H16 with a hull that got wrecked during Beryl. Is it possible for me to salvage an old H16 and do a hull replacement? I'm assuming Hobie doesn't sell any hulls right?
Edited by nparisawan on Jul 19, 2024 - 11:44 AM. -
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Posted: Jul 19, 2024 - 12:03 PM
That would be your best bet as there are a lot of 16 for sale..
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John Schwartz
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Posted: Jul 20, 2024 - 06:36 AM
Not ideal, but you should be able to use any age hull for a replacement. An older one will likely be in worse condition and significantly heavier. I believe Hobie still sells new hulls, but they're probably hard to get and will cost more than the boat will be worth when you're done. Best bet is to look for a good used matched set which will probably mean another whole boat. It all depends on how much time/expense/hassle you're willing to put up with and how nice of a boat you want to end up with.
Where are you located? We may be able to help you find some solution options.
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Jerome Vaughan
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Clinton, Mississippi
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Posted: Jul 20, 2024 - 10:48 AM
Super bummer, man. That is unfortunate. -
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Posted: Jul 20, 2024 - 06:52 PM
I'm over in Houston. We've called around to a few dealers and apparently Hobie not making anymore 16s until 2025/2026. Good advice on looking around for an old one. I think I see a few on craigslist/facebook marketplace that might work in the mean time. Any advice on where else to look? -
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Posted: Jul 21, 2024 - 08:31 AM
I'll check around over here. You might also want to check with the Texas City Dyke and AustinCats folks. Decent H16s come up in the Beachcats and Hobie Forum classifieds from time to time as well.
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Jerome Vaughan
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Posted: Jul 22, 2024 - 02:52 PM
You know, I was looking at those and thinking to myself. I don't need two hobie cats. It just dawned on me... I could see if they would be willing to sell just one. -
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Posted: Jul 29, 2024 - 06:37 AM
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Posted: Jul 29, 2024 - 11:55 AM
Up here in the Northeast, there are old H16s everywhere (i.e. neglected out in fields, etc and our sailing club even has what appear to be some abandoned H16s). There are times you can literally stop by the house and offer to take it away as they will give it to you for free (I was offered one for free even without inquiring about it). Never jumped at this because I like daggerboard boats and the cost of a refit sails/tramps/rigging are expensive. While I'm coming to TX soon, obviously I don't know what's the case down there. If set on repairing, I'd set up some Craigslist searches throughout the area you're willing to travel to and keep my eyes open.
James (present Corsair Dash 750 + Weta)
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Posted: Jul 31, 2024 - 12:45 PM
I see a ton of H16s for sale... Give me a shout and can discuss leads.. I don't own a 16 so there is no personal benefit.
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