The hulls were specifically designed for riding waves and sailing through surf.
This is correct. They were designed to go through waves and surf....
... back in the 1960's.
That's right. They're worthless in 21st century waves and surf. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
the design is 40 years old. durka durka.
40 year old design? First one was delivered in 1966:
![[Linked Image]](http://www.psywarrior.com/sr-71-8.jpg)
Right about the time the Hobie 14 was conceived.
