So last week when I was scouring Gumtr__ for a cheap Hobie cat' I was surprised by an ad' describing a boat basically complete, if not in working order.
Meeting Bruce was enjoyable, because here was a man that had done well in life; a beautiful home on the shore of Lake Macquarie and a keen dinghy racer. I could love in his boatshed, the sound of water lapping the shore, the smell and coolness, were immensely relaxing.
Apparently the yellow cat' had loved along the shore a few boat lengths away before Bruce took it on. Since taking on ownership he has restored the boat; new running rigging, re-anodized tramp' fittings, new trampoline, polished hulls and a Turbo kit (furling jib and trapeze). The port side longitudinal section of the trampoline frame was bent, severely and needed replacing.
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| Loaded for home |
There was no trailer, so for those with only a casual interest, it offered little attraction. To me it was a godsend and I thank Bruce immensely. I even offered money, that's how impressed I was.
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Iconic image of a surfing Hobie 14 |
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