sorry bill i dont agree. The hobie 16 has a big problem with soft spots!!! This is due to people standing on the hull and it normaly happens just in front of the pylons. If you have a good boat and want to keep it for a long time dont let him/she walk there, spread the weight if you have to. In terms of the hull pulling away from the pylon well all i have to say is dont worry about it, they are built like a tank just like my ford(EA).

Well have fun sailing.

Jules