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[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=saskh18]I don't have the new rudders and actually broke one last week when it locked back down by accident. Can the wings be attached to any H18, even a 1985 Coleman? I'll look into the rudders and the wings. Thanks![/quote]

Your old rudder blades can be used with the updated rudder castings. The upgrade kit comes with a template for the new gudgeons.

Yes, either the older Magnum wings or the newer longer SX wings can be attached to any Hobie 18. A real Hobie 18 SX also came with an 18 inch taller mast and vertical cut mylar sails.

I've been sailing a H18 since 1991 and have had wings of both kinds for most of that time. I've also carried over 500 pounds many times since I'm half of that by myself.

With the wings you can easily sail with four onboard, sitting on the wings is comfortable and it's easy to carry non-sailors. Years ago I launched through the surf with my parents, Mom on one wing and Dad on the other, they never had to move when tacking, just me.[/quote]

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