Hi T55 again
Now read the whole tread. Thought I might give you the chance to read about the Hobie 17. Have had mine for 5 years. Great fun. Built for singlehanded but carries easily 2 persons, even in light wind.
On the contratry to HC16, the HC17 is very forgiving. Lots of volume in the front, and wings when the wind is really good.
Check these links:
http://www.nahca.org/hobies/hobie17_specifications.htm#Tophttp://www.nahca.org/hobies/hobie17_linelengths.htm Even though the HC17 is out of production it is absolutely no problem getting new original spareparts, ask Rick
