Thanks everyone for your input and the lively discussion.

I do think that adapting the Hobie sport wings would make the most sense, and also would be a relatively low cost option compared with the larger wings which use more tubing and use seats made out of tramp material.

It should be possible to copy the sport wings but I wonder how far off the Hobie sport wings might be from fitting the various F16's.

Tony - would you mind measuring OD of the sport wings tubing that inserts into the beams and the center to center distance between the main beam and rear beam? Are the beams round? Do the wings mate directly with the ID of the beams or is there an insert/adapter that makes the connection? Are they held inplace by a spring action/friction like the H17 wings or is there some kind of detent that locks them in place? Finally, what did you pay for the sport wings? Thanks for your input.

Does anyone have beam ID and spacing data for any of the F16's so one could get an idea "how far off" the Hobie sport wings might be?

It may not be for everyone but it would be great if someone could try it and share their experience with everyone. If it's feasible I'd certainly consider giving it a go. But I'd like my boat builder to agree that if used properly (ie, singlehanding only) that it wouldn't void the warranty!

Thanks,

Jerry