We've decided to get serious about finding a Hobie 21 Sport Cruiser - as soon as the travel restrictions are eased, we want to get a boat and practice our social distancing on the water!
I've sent a note to the three owners listed in the classifieds, but given that these are rare beasts I'd welcome any help in locating a nice one. Distance is less of an issue than condition, I have a (very) comfortable tow vehicle and my other hobby is Ironbutt endurance motorcycle rides
If you know of anyone who might be ready to part with their SC, please let me know!
-- Tony H
Hobie 18
Sailing Mission Bay and nearby CA --
Hobie 21 SC's are hard to find and when they do come up for sale they seem to be a bit pricey in my opinion. What feature is it about the SC that attracts you?
I am not trying to change your mind but:
Here is a decent discussion of the pros and cons of Miracle 20 vs SE vs SC.
I saw a modified SE with a front tramp added and a monster sound system a few years ago. Total party boat. It had 2 large coolers, a dog and 6 adults on it. Still pretty quick and appeared to sail well.
I regularly see SE's and Miracle 20's for sale for 50% less than SC's. In fact here is an SE in Sarasota FL.
We don't really want and would not use the performance of the SE or the Miracle 20; either would need some mods to give us what we are looking for (if I understand the boats properly).
Things we find attractive about the SC:
* stays within trailer limit
* furling jib and easily reefed main
* lots of creature comfort for day-long sailing
* dry (OK, damp, but we have roll-top bags) storage for picnics, warm-up clothing, etc.
* large rear tramp and a good front tramp; we hope to have guests frequently (kids live local, as do other family, and we have a few friends )
* most seem to come with outboards, a useful thing with a larger boat on the west coast, where winds push you against the shore and bays/piers/boat-ramps always seem to face the wrong way
We want to build up our skills and comfort level to where we could (for example) put in at San Diego on a Saturday morning, sail north on the coast as far as we can get, overnight with what we have aboard in a motel, and come back the next day. Or maybe, on good weather weekends, go out to Catalina.
-- Tony H
Hobie 18
Sailing Mission Bay and nearby CA --
maybe call True North Marina in Clear Lake, TX. There is one sitting on a trailer, a bit greenish tint. They may be able to hint to the owner to sell it..
-- Scott
Prindle Fleet 2
TCDYC
Prindle 18-2 Mod "FrankenKitty"
Tornado Classic "Fast Furniture"
Prindle 19 "Mr. Wiggly"
Nacra 5.8 "De ja vu"
Nacra 5.0
Nacra 5.8
Tornadoes (Reg White) --
An inland boat tends to be in better condition, having spent the decades away from corrosive salt water. Truly dry storage can be a very good thing.
-- Sheet In!
Bob
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Prindle 18-2 #244 "Wakizashi"
Prindle 16 #3690 "Pegasus" Sold (sigh)
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(Way) Past Commodore of Prindle Fleet 14
Arizona, USA --
I can go along with that - I just tend to view things from the perspective of a serious motorcyclist, who has seen more than one machine that had been left unused for a long time and that needed major work before being ready again.
In any case, that particular boat seems not to be listed at present. I'll keep an eye in case it appears again. Thanks!
-- Tony H
Hobie 18
Sailing Mission Bay and nearby CA --
Wow, there were two SC, & an SE for sale up here last year. Plus with the $ exchange, they were 1/3 less than your dollar value.
It’s a long road trip, but I’ll post if they show up again this summer.
-- Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap --
I just sent a note to someone on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni - worth a try, especially since I have dual citizenship! Thanks for the offer of help, I may need to take a LONG drive
-- Tony H
Hobie 18
Sailing Mission Bay and nearby CA --
The first one is also listed on the classifieds here - I've sent the owner a note. The second is the one in Wyoming mentioned in an earlier post - I've also sent a note to that owner.
No reply on either one...
-- Tony H
Hobie 18
Sailing Mission Bay and nearby CA --
Thanks, guys - by the time this was posted I had already purchased a Hobie 18 with wings. I will have to look again in a couple years when three-foot-itis kicks in!
-- Tony H
Hobie 18
Sailing Mission Bay and nearby CA --
-- Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap --
Posted: Apr 14, 2020 - 05:18 PM
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