I've come across an old 1973 Hobie 12 Monocat (not a Holder 12 monohull) that is complete but needs TLC. It has the potential to be restored to its former allure.

Does anyone have any info on this boat (like old brochures)? Any feedback on how well it sails? A guess on how much I should offer to buy it for?

It seems like a nice boat to start my kids sailing on (ages 1-12); they've always been intimidated by my full size cats. And it looks like a fun boat. [Prolly better than the Sunfish for the ???? 1000--see Worrell post. ]

Thanks,
Eric

There is a brochure at http://www.thebeachcats.com . Go to Catamaran pictures / beachcats information / Hobie / Hobie 12. Looks like a fun boat to play with.



Good luck,
Jack

I had the chance to buy one this fall for $100. The hull & deck is ABS plastic and filled with foam. The one I looked at had major cracks and holes. The rigging was in fair shape. The sail OK. According to Hobie they don't have much info except they only sold for 1 year back in the mid 70s and sold about 12,000 of them.