In under 48 hours ago, while trawling the 'net for a cheap Hobie 14 I discovered a give-away project boat. Immediately I organised to see it (yesterday), and was astonished at how good it was. Not just a good wreck, the PO was in the middle of aits restoration and had bought a "Turbo kit", re-anodised trampoline fittings, and that type of thing. As it turns out, the PO lived right on the Lake (Macquarie) and had a boatshed overflowing with racing dinghies. (Think carbon fibre mast.) The Hobie was stored in pieces, in the shed ... and PO needs more space. I'm a tight-wad, but was so impressed I offered money!
So my plans are to create an "Expedition Hobie". One with storage for camping out and fishing, deep reefing main, ground tackle and row-able. I'll be checking off the Watertribe checklist for the Everglades Challenge! I mean sleeping on a cat trampoline is a no-brainer.
From there I'll be ready to hit the water at a moment's notice and will be inspired to take regular coastal, river and lake trips,
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