1992 Hobie Hobie 18

Description: I am the 3rd owner of this beautiful boat. This boat was raced by the previous two owners. The upgrades were a strong selling factor in my purchase decision. Sadly, I never had the skills to compete with it.I bought it in 2006 from Chris Johnston of Tyler, TX (from a listing here on Beachcats). The first owner was Bob Mimlitch from Dallas , the author of the Hobie University manual ( a main reference book for HOBIE sailing) He is a technical guru and did every positive upgrade to this boat. Per Chris: It is a great boat to sail……smooth and fast. The hulls were not over-glassed by the factory and thus weigh what they should weigh. All boats prior to 1986 are too heavy and after that it is the luck of the draw whether you get one in the right shape. I don’t believe this boat was ever sailed in salt water.Included are the Hobie 18 Assembly Manual, The Hobie 18 Performance Manual, The Hobie University Manual, and an accessory manual from 2006 - all very rare items for this age.First, the bad - most of the lines will need to be replaced. When I was washing it for the sale, I just cut many of them off. There may also be a few small plastic pieces that may need to be replaced. The Good - lots of it: • Hulls are matching from 1992 (CCMC2248A292) and were not over-glassed - no cracks - they seem to be in excellent condition. I did not find any soft spots or cracks when washing it. • Dagger boards are in very good condition and always stored in bags, indoors. • Mast: Overall good condition. The competition tip is installed, and has always been covered. Lines will need to be replaced. • Tramp: The teal mesh tramp was probably replaced in 2000. It does not show any tears or significant sun deterioration. Seems to be in very good shape. • Main Sail: The sail was almost new when I bought the boat. It has only been stored indoors in its sail bag. I did not see any wear on it when I photographed it - very stiff • Battens: The longer battens were upgraded by previous owner to stiffer battens - he also included the original set. • Jib: The previous owner kept two jibs. One for daily use and one for competition. The racing jib is in near-perfect condition - very stiff. • Roller furling for the jib • Rudders are upgraded EPO fiberglass models - always kept protected and indoors. • Tiller extension is fiberglass - Hotshot model? • Standard Hobie double trapeze lines with righting kit, but the lines on the righting kit need to be replaced. • Main blocks – Harken 7:1. Lines in excellent condition (boom and blocks kept indoors) • Jib Blocks – Harken 2:1. Lines will need to be replaced • Downhaul blocks – upgraded Harken kit. Line will need to be replaced • Cat Trax wheels may not hold air, but are included. • Trailer: 1982 Skipper B Trailer with upgraded LED lights included - wheels and spare replaced 5 years ago. Original larger rims spare also included. The trailer is decked in 1 x redwood but some boards need replacing. Trailer tags are current.Let me know if you would like more pictures or want a see it in person.Price: $2500 or best/reasonable offerIf calling, please leave a message and I will call you back. My spam filter is ON.additional pictures can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/gV80iNvZQMCNmhARvkEOdA.cQd_-qQm1uOjLzKL_uWQDO ..