How much did you pay for your New Hobie 16 and what year was it.
I've been told someone was quoted $9,000, sounds way high to me.
I think I paid around $7,000 for a new 2002

I found some prices on the internet. I'm sure you should take off about 10% after hagling.

http://www.waterventures.com/prods/31.html
Water Ventures
Price:7475.00

http://www.sail-s.com/MAIN/cart-s/Hobie_Cats/Hobie_Cats.htm
Self Awareness In Leisure
Price 7,995

http://www.marina42.net/cgi-bin/p/m42p-listing.cgi?d=the-anchorage&id=675
The Ancorage
Price: 8,195

http://www.theboathouse.biz/boat_hobie_price_list.asp
The Boat House
Price: 7,995.

Anyone get better deals on new boats?