Seems like a good deal either way but can any of you tell if it is a 14 or 16 by the pics?

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/2542779005.html

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Cesar (Cez) S.
Hobie 16 (had a few)
Nacra 5.2 "Hull Yeah"
Vectorworks XJ - A class (not named yet)
West Michigan (Grand Rapids/Holland Area)
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looks to be a 16 to me and a good deal if you have a way to transport it and the hulls arnt soft.

in the left pic there appears to be no dolphin striker, so yes, the jib-less, DS-less h14

good for up to about 190lbs total

If it's a H16 I'm scooping it up (hopefully for 150) because I need the mast, but from erice said it isn't, if i zoom in, there seems to be a small linear object coming down from front of the tramp frame but I can't tell if it is a dolphin striker, I guess I'll have to go look at it. They are so close proportionately that it is hard to tell unless they have the sail(s) up. But now I know to look for the DS, thanks, still open for discussion...

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Cesar (Cez) S.
Hobie 16 (had a few)
Nacra 5.2 "Hull Yeah"
Vectorworks XJ - A class (not named yet)
West Michigan (Grand Rapids/Holland Area)
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Why don't you just email/call the bloke and ask him what it is, or if it has a DS and save yourself a trip?

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Philip
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yeah, do that rather, the Hobie 14 Turbo because it carries a jib, has a DS, so identifying a cat from hazy pics becomes even more difficult, I just e-mailed the owner asking to clarify, H16 or H14? To me it looks like a H16.

turbo

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TurboHobo
H14T
H16
P18
G-Cat 5.0
P16
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I emailed the guy too, I offered him 150 to pick it up asap if it is the right size so we will see what he says.

The main reasons that I posted it are because 1 it's a good deal and 2 to see what some of the signs were to tell the difference between the two. I know that the pictures are sketchy but I thought it would be a good brain exercise for some of you hobie experts. Haha

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Cesar (Cez) S.
Hobie 16 (had a few)
Nacra 5.2 "Hull Yeah"
Vectorworks XJ - A class (not named yet)
West Michigan (Grand Rapids/Holland Area)
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By the way funny avatar pic mummp, you can't go wrong with toys and hooter's, and of course, hooters are fun toys.

It was a h16, picked it up today for 150, not quite sail-able but close. I need the mast but everything else is for sale, cat fever sails, I would keep the sails but I already have cat fever sails. Who needs a deal on h16 parts, I'm paying in forward but need to make some money for the wife to make up for having 3 boats. Let me know if you need anything. I can send pics, pm me.
Hulls aren't soft BUT there is a decent crack at the transom corner, can be repaired but a eye sore right now.

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Cesar (Cez) S.
Hobie 16 (had a few)
Nacra 5.2 "Hull Yeah"
Vectorworks XJ - A class (not named yet)
West Michigan (Grand Rapids/Holland Area)
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Did I understand correctly your are selling the sails? If so can you send me pic's and a price?
j e f f o h m s @gmail.com

Thanks

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Jeff O
N5.0
solcat 18(sold),
N5.2,
H16
Camarillo CA
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Yes Jeff, I'm selling the sails, I'll get you some pics and the price, I'm out of town for the weekend but as soon as I make it back I'll unroll them and take some pics for you, to be honest I haven't unrolled them yet so I'll give you a price after I take a good look, Sunday or Monday for sure.

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Cesar (Cez) S.
Hobie 16 (had a few)
Nacra 5.2 "Hull Yeah"
Vectorworks XJ - A class (not named yet)
West Michigan (Grand Rapids/Holland Area)
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Jeff, I sent you a email with a lot of pics and some details, let me know if you don't get it.

Also going to post the part out list on the classifieds if anyone is interested.

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Cesar (Cez) S.
Hobie 16 (had a few)
Nacra 5.2 "Hull Yeah"
Vectorworks XJ - A class (not named yet)
West Michigan (Grand Rapids/Holland Area)
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