Beautiful Hobie Cat 16. Reminds me of the one our family had in the late 1960's in Miami. We bought it used and sailed it for many years, including racing it there in what was then: Fleet 16. Our sail number was 254.
That looks fantastic! Who doesn't love Hobie time? Top tip: don't drill those white rudder stock bolts out. Instead heat a flat head screw driver, then ram it in to screw it out. Take a few goes to get it to melt its way into the nylon bolts.
Great job. Just got myself a hobie Fox project boat. Making preparations and location to start the project. Could be my first opportunity to actually use my GoPro and actually document it 😀
Very nice. I just recently started a hobie 14 turbo. Taking a while for parts to arrive. Had to replace sails. The jib and main clew plates are completely corroded and damaged the sails and they were significantly stretched out of shape. Replaced rigging and trampoline. Rudder blades were replaced though I'm gonna have to figure out if I can put bushings in the castings. They are worn badly. It's gonna be a great boat though.
Thanks. A lot of steps not shown in this video (gets tedious filming yourself at every stage), but it gives you an idea. Fun and rewarding project though!
I could’ve documented the process more thoroughly, but setting up the camera during each step got laborious. A lot of detailed work went into this project.
Wow, you did an AMAZING job on her, looks AWESOME. Would have been nice if you had put what you paid and how much you put into her, congratulations on a nice find and an even better job of. Ringing her back to life. Love the new sails. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great job on that restoration. I’m just starting a similar project. I’m also reconnecting with my salt-water craving after a few years of being without. Please comment on what you did to the mast and frame. Looks like you painted both. If you did can you tell me if painting the front and rear crossbars affects at all the function of the travelers? Please share what products you used. Thanks
Thanks! The travelers, cleat hardware and dolphin striker weren't painted but masked with blue painter tape. Crossbars and rails were prepped by wet sanding with 600 grit paper, then painted with a couple coats of Rustoleum industrial primer/paint. The paint has held up very well, and I've sailed a ton this year. The mast wasn't painted, just sanded in the same way and then I applied a couple coats of Penetrol, an oil based paint additive. I plan on reapplying it once a year. Great product. Good luck with your project!
A homemade support that came with the boat when I bought it. It was too big and cumbersome, and I eventually bought a simpler mast support from Murray’s. Basically it’s a plastic cradle with a bungee cord and fits securely on the back rail.
Hi Nick phenomenal video really appreciated the work that went into making it. Could you talk a little bit about your jib setup as far as removing some of the old blocks and putting in a low friction set up. I'm trying to think through something similar and was wondering how you rigged it were you trying to come up with a substitute traveler system? Any help you can offer would be much appreciated!
Thanks for your kind comment. I replaced the original jib car with a low profile one available from Murray Sports and also installed a lance cleat (simple cleat, also available from Murrays) on either end of the front crossbar. A traveler line runs through that and is tied to the outside hole of the jib car. I then tied elastic cords on the inside hole of each jib car to the vertical rod on the dolphin striker. This way, I can adjust the position using the traveler line. When it's released, the jib car returns to the end of the track toward the mast. I hope this makes sense!
Ive been eyeing several hobie 16s on the fb market, all of them are in somewhat dilapidated condition, but this video gave me confidence that I can do a lot of the work myself and hopefully can get great results like yourself! What was the product you used on the mast to make it shine again?
Industrial strength Rustoleum semigloss paint/primer, 3 coats. Surfaces were fine-sanded and cleaned with acetone before applying paint. After a full year of aggressive sailing, still holding up quite well.
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Beautiful Hobie Cat 16. Reminds me of the one our family had in the late 1960's in Miami. We bought it used and sailed it for many years, including racing it there in what was then: Fleet 16. Our sail number was 254.
You inspired me to get a project cat… I got a 1983 Prindle 18 today. Hopefully I’ll see you on Mission Bay soon.
That looks fantastic! Who doesn't love Hobie time?
Top tip: don't drill those white rudder stock bolts out. Instead heat a flat head screw driver, then ram it in to screw it out. Take a few goes to get it to melt its way into the nylon bolts.
It's a beautiful and inspiring restoration.
Great job. Just got myself a hobie Fox project boat. Making preparations and location to start the project. Could be my first opportunity to actually use my GoPro and actually document it 😀
Great job!
Great job on the boat. I like when these hobie's have benches, it looks way more comfortable.
Very nice. I just recently started a hobie 14 turbo. Taking a while for parts to arrive. Had to replace sails. The jib and main clew plates are completely corroded and damaged the sails and they were significantly stretched out of shape. Replaced rigging and trampoline. Rudder blades were replaced though I'm gonna have to figure out if I can put bushings in the castings. They are worn badly. It's gonna be a great boat though.
Grest work. You inspired me.
I'm in San Diego, I'd love to do some sailing with you.
Well done Nick.
A simple and very informative video.
I too will be looking to restore a Hobie 16 soon. Your video will help a lot.
Mike.
Thanks. A lot of steps not shown in this video (gets tedious filming yourself at every stage), but it gives you an idea. Fun and rewarding project though!
Great video! Really satisfying to watch, precisely edited, the meticulous work and your passion remarkably stand out
I could’ve documented the process more thoroughly, but setting up the camera during each step got laborious. A lot of detailed work went into this project.
Great Job!
Wow, you did an AMAZING job on her, looks AWESOME. Would have been nice if you had put what you paid and how much you put into her, congratulations on a nice find and an even better job of. Ringing her back to life. Love the new sails. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I just bought a 2nd hand Hobie 16 on Kijijji and will be referring to your video on numerous occasions
I'm no expert but love sailing my H16. I hope you discover the same joy!
great job !!!
👍👍👍Отлично! Привет из России!
Great job on that restoration. I’m just starting a similar project. I’m also reconnecting with my salt-water craving after a few years of being without. Please comment on what you did to the mast and frame. Looks like you painted both. If you did can you tell me if painting the front and rear crossbars affects at all the function of the travelers? Please share what products you used. Thanks
Thanks! The travelers, cleat hardware and dolphin striker weren't painted but masked with blue painter tape. Crossbars and rails were prepped by wet sanding with 600 grit paper, then painted with a couple coats of Rustoleum industrial primer/paint. The paint has held up very well, and I've sailed a ton this year. The mast wasn't painted, just sanded in the same way and then I applied a couple coats of Penetrol, an oil based paint additive. I plan on reapplying it once a year. Great product. Good luck with your project!
Inspiration
What is that mast clamp you have supporting the mast on the back of the trampoline?
A homemade support that came with the boat when I bought it. It was too big and cumbersome, and I eventually bought a simpler mast support from Murray’s. Basically it’s a plastic cradle with a bungee cord and fits securely on the back rail.
Hi Nick phenomenal video really appreciated the work that went into making it. Could you talk a little bit about your jib setup as far as removing some of the old blocks and putting in a low friction set up. I'm trying to think through something similar and was wondering how you rigged it were you trying to come up with a substitute traveler system? Any help you can offer would be much appreciated!
Thanks for your kind comment. I replaced the original jib car with a low profile one available from Murray Sports and also installed a lance cleat (simple cleat, also available from Murrays) on either end of the front crossbar. A traveler line runs through that and is tied to the outside hole of the jib car. I then tied elastic cords on the inside hole of each jib car to the vertical rod on the dolphin striker. This way, I can adjust the position using the traveler line. When it's released, the jib car returns to the end of the track toward the mast. I hope this makes sense!
@@NickAbadilla perfect very helpful thank you. Love your sail box as well, is that from Murray's too?
@@clutchy26 no, came with the trailer.
Ive been eyeing several hobie 16s on the fb market, all of them are in somewhat dilapidated condition, but this video gave me confidence that I can do a lot of the work myself and hopefully can get great results like yourself! What was the product you used on the mast to make it shine again?
@@celticwanderer89 I used a paint additive called Petrol. I re-apply it once year but it goes on easily.
@@NickAbadilla cheers, I'll make sure to keep an eye out for it!
What did you spray on the metal parts? Looks great, is it some kinda of rubber or flex seal thing?
Industrial strength Rustoleum semigloss paint/primer, 3 coats. Surfaces were fine-sanded and cleaned with acetone before applying paint. After a full year of aggressive sailing, still holding up quite well.
Nice restoration!! Did you change the sail fabric too? Or you use something just to paint? Mine is in a quite bad state...
The sails you see in this video are the original Cat Fever sails. I eventually replaced them with newer sails from a local San Diego company.
They look very new though@@NickAbadilla
cool
Great work Nick, love those sail colours! Where are you sailing?
Thanks, more work involved that shown in this video! I sail mostly in Mission Bay, San Diego.
Sanded and buffed?
Yes, sanded to 600 grit then buffed.