Does anyone know where I can get a fairly inexpensive Hobie 16, like under $1500 in California's Sacramento, or Tahoe Area? Any information is helpful.
Thanks.

Check here
http://www.hobie3.org/for_sale.htm

and here are two from elsewhere

older Hobie 16, orange hulls and spare hull, good sails and trampoline, vic...
$800.00
250-598-4184

Hobie 16 w/trailer. '76 model. Newer mesh trampoline. Hot Stick. Harken Blo...
$1100.00
530-659-0225

I've got one as well that I will sell. 1980 Hobie 16 in Pleasant Hill, CA with trailer.
If you want to email me directly I'll shoot you pictures..
Greg
gregoryhill@verizon.net