Sails, Blocks, Tramp, harness, rudders and most importantly of all crew? What about the Mast?

For a car to be truly vintage, do not all of the parts also have to be vintage?

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I can speak to the reference to Vintage Race Cars:

Generally speaking, we permit replacement of all components with original spec items, regardless of when they are manufactured. That means, in theory, that the whole boat or car might be made of essentially new parts.

When original spec parts are no longer availible, then we allow parts that are functionally similar. This of course can be a grey area subject to heated debate.

In the case of "Vintage Hobies", I would support the time-line concept. You won't get recognition from Hobie for several reasons, primarily because they have the Comp Tip rule and also they are in the business of selling new boats. However, factory parts are readily available.

For non-Hobie races, the Vintage Hobies (VH16)?? could start with the H16's and just be scored separately. Since they would still be class legal, they might also be scored with the fleet as well.

The key points to define a VH16 could be:

1. Pre-1984 hulls.

2. No Comp-Tip.

3. Max mast rake as defined by rule.

4. Min weight of 365#

5. Sails cut to 1983 pattern, but aftermarket to same design allowed.

6. Open tramp rule.

7. Original jib halyard and downhaul.

8. 6:1 mainsheet.

9. Plastic rudders.

10. Crew age….??? Not sure if that should be a factor…the youngsters wouldn’t have a fair chance!

Another concept would be to take in Prindle 16 and Sol Cat survivors. They ought to be able to race straight-up with the VH16’s.