When looking at the definition of vintage in adj. form

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Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic.
The Hobie 16 fits this criteria, still strong amongst all one-design sailing classes.

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Old or outmoded.
You may say pre-1995 without integral traveler tracks (allowing more rake) are outmoted. Prior to that possibly pre-1984 when the class lowered min. weight to 320#s.


John H16, H14