Hi all, I'm considering getting back into beach cat sailing after 19 years (most of which we owned and raced either an F-24 MKI or an F-31 UC). Our last Hobie was an 18 Magnum and we loved those Magnum wings. So if we decide to get a TheMightyHobie18 we'll definitely go the wings route. So here's my question:
Can you install Magnum wings on a stock TheMightyHobie18? I understand that finding a TheMightyHobie18 Magnum or wings alone will be no small task but if I come across wings before finding a TheMightyHobie18 magnum it would be helpful to know what's involved with fitting them on a stock TheMightyHobie18. Thanks.
I'm not completely positive, but I'm pretty sure they'll bolt right on without modification. I sold my Magnum 4 or 5 years ago for $2500, I've seen the wings sell for $500 to $1000, so I'd avoid spending a lot of money on the wings before locking in a price on a boat. Welcome back, it's still every bit as much fun as you remember!
Dave 509 276 6355 Spokane, WA
Re: Adding Wings to a stock H18
[Re: davefarmer]
#161685 12/01/0809:30 PM12/01/0809:30 PM
Yes the wings can be added to any 18 On some 18's the tramp needs to be cuut at the front x bar but thats it 4 slugs in the x bars and 4 mount holders on the x bar end caps.
Richard Vilvens Brand Ambassador PSA Capricorn USA R.Vilvens@yahoo.com Fairfield, Ca F-18 5150
the Hobie forums site has a section on just the h-18 and a parts section. Other than that try your local hobie dealer or Jeremy at Surf City Cats. He's really helpfull at locating things like that.
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Richard Vilvens Brand Ambassador PSA Capricorn USA R.Vilvens@yahoo.com Fairfield, Ca F-18 5150