Based on the toxic nature of this forum related to the treatment of H16 sailors I think asking this question on the Hobie forums (go to hobiecat.com) would work well for you. There is a H16 only forum also on this website (catsailor.com) you can post this question. Also contact the North American Hobie Cat Assoc. as they are always a great help. Sorry I am not in your area but again the Hobie forums are awesome. We built a large Hobie 16 fleet in our area because instead of trying to start something new (F12, F14, F16, & who knows what they will come up with next) H16's are everywhere and very active.