Good pics here- http://www.minresco.com/v15/ownerspages/heinmaa/heinmaa.htm

What it should look like-

hopefully it will not to long from now lol. Im going to be working on getting it ready to sail when im not working

Beeno, just ask someone to take you sailing so they can "show you the ropes" as it were. Check out a club or maybe ask the neigbor's Hobie girl to teach you. That way it will be a lot easier to understand any sailing book you may get.
Most of the (Non A cat) members of my club would be happy to take a perfect stranger out sailing.

Beeno, i didn't mean to suggest this was an obsticle that couldnt be handled... but as Timbo said,... it's rare that someone gives away a 100% working boat.

this could be an exception, and we all hope you get out on it soon, and enjoy it. It's great you have a hobie sailor to help you out...

I would suggest you be sure to inspect the standing rigging (side and front stays) VERY well.. if it has been stored for a few years... it may be ok.. may not.. If it is coated in plastic... i would strip it off and make sure its not rusted underneath...

IF IN DOUBT.. REPLACE IT..