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this one

http://www.hobiecat.com/sailing/models_hobie16.html

Is this what you are looking for:

http://www.backyardboats.com/Sales/PreOwnedDetail.asp?BoatId=143

$6495 for a 2002. So depending on year and condition, probably somewhere between about $3K and $8K

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My name is Steve and I live in Melbourne, Fl. I am a pror boat owner and have sailed for many years. I am 29 years old and have a passion for sailing. I would love nothing more then to be out on the water charting a course. I am honest and modest, knowlegeable and incredibly loyal. If you are planning a trip and could use some extra help or just someone to tag along to keep company, please allow me an opportunity. Keep in touch.

howdy sorry do not have a boat at the moment still looking but spent years sailing with others. Some of the clubs advertise for deck hands needed during races and the better skippers sometimes provide trips for crews. The racing season is probably on the wane with winter approaching but you may be able to locate some sailing by calling at clubs or asking at the club rooms. I also was lucky to sail in the Whit Sundays by answering an add in our local paper. Another trip went to Kangaroo Island for 2 weeks awesome ! My earliest trip was on the disappeared "Patanella" when she was sailing to Perth. Just thought I’d mention my trips to give you encouragement. My brother has also wanted some sailing experiences but has been unable to find a spot. So keep trying and keep in touch as we are looking at getting our own boat and neither of us have any sailing experience. On the trips I did I just followed the skippers orders and it was so great.

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I’m planning a sailing trip next year for about 12 people and I’m looking for ideas. We’d like something warm, nice beaches and maybe some outdoor adventure on shore. The trip is probably a week long. As a point of reference, this group sailed a week in BVI last time and totally loved it. Now on to something different. Any thoughts?

Look into Croatia, islands like Hvar, Brac, etc.

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I know ccg is legit i went to bbb.org and they checked out okay I just want to know is it right for me since i want to go to full sail a college of art, media, and tech and I want to work on designing games for a living, could someone please help me is this company going to screw me over and just give me like 500 bucks for room and board or will they help pay seriously. Do they even help pay for tuitions for colleges like the one I want to go to. P.S. they want an interview August .25 or 26. should I do it. Are they going to bug me if i give them my personal information like call me frequently. Add any information in your answer if you feel its helpful. If you can give me a definite answer please.

Long question… LOL.

In short I would say yes!

Sean x

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I hate to schedule more than one interview in a day; however, it couldn’t be avoided. How can I maintain my energy and spunk? After I interview, I am usually drained and tired. My second interview is more important to me than the first. How can I keep up my momentum and sail through both interviews successfully?

Try to make sure you’re well prepared for both. Get a good night sleep, good breakfast etc. Depending on how much time you have after the first one, try to go home or find a place where you can relax for a bit, have a healthy snack and something to drink (to hydrate, not alcohol, lol), go over notes you prepared for the second interview etc.
Maybe go for a short walk in a park or do some yoga to relax. Change cloths or freshen up if you can. Good Luck.

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Looking for a good price on a tramp for a Hobie 16′ Hobie cat dark blue colour

I haven’t compared prices on these in a while, however I ordered a set for a G-cat from the link below a few years ago. He was the cheapest I could find and he did some custom work on it for a good price. I was very pleased with the tramp and it was of excellent quality.

http://www.slosails.com

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i know it has a 7’11" beam, but i dont know what the width is from the points on the bottom of the hulls.

Most boats of this type are carried on a trailer that allows the boat to be loaded at an angle when setting on the trailer. Most states allow up to 8 feet width. Anything over requires a permit and escort to transport.

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My fiance sometimes takes his Hobie Cat sailing in the wintertime. He needs a good dry suit. Anyone know of what the best kind is? What should I look for? I suppose divers can answer this one??
flatoutbob.. no it’s not.. it’s called a dry suit.. to keep you dry.. look it up. I don’t think you are informed.
flatoutbob.. no it’s not.. it’s called a dry suit.. to keep you dry.. look it up. I don’t think you are informed.

For sailing, huh?
There are three principle materials that dry suits are made from.
1/ Crushed neoprene.
2/ Tri laminate.
3/ Vulcanized rubber.
For sailing, you’d probably be better off with the either of the last two.
Crushed neoprene tends to be fairly heavy and bulky and just by itself, is pretty darn warm. I’ve actually broken into a sweat in one ice diving. You’re warm or you’re very hot.
Tri lam’s and vulcanized rubber are lighter and somewhat thinner. making them easier to move around in. You can wear whatever undergarment is required for the conditions. By themselves, they don’t have a huge thermal protection factor.
As for manufacturers, most of the major suit brands make a tri lam, whereas in the vulcanized rubber, Viking pretty well has the market covered.
One big selling feature to look for is zipper location. Front entry would be a definite plus for a sailor, especially if they are by themselves. Rear entry requires the help of someone to zip. Location of the suit’sdump valve would be something to consider here too. You don’t want it interfering with things like lines that pass close to the body. Some suits have the dump closer to the wrist, others have it nearer the shoulder on the left side. To get a good fit, dry suits are custom made, so you can specify where you want the valve when it’s built. One handy little thing to add, if it’s a male sailor, is the addition of a pee valve with the "plumbing apparatus". Beats having to take the suit off to go to the bathroom. All my suits have this feature.
One other thing to consider are the seals. Latex seals are more expensive but require great care so as not to tear them. You’re pretty well guaranteed to stay dry. Neoprene seals are tougher but don’t seal quite as well 100% of the time.. Some suits offer dry gloves with O ring seals at the wrist. Sort of similar to a space suit’s gloves. A pla of mine bought this set up and now wishes he hadn’t. He considers them a bit of a pain to put on and without the gloves, there is no seal.
I own an example of each of the three dry suits. A Viking vulcanized rubber with latex seals, a Brooks Seal suit of compressed neoprene and a Deep Sea tri lam. The first two are rear entry and the Deep Sea is a front..

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magic eraser

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I live in Florida, and there’s not alot of sailing gustfull gales filling the sails of much of anything…nor are there alot of waves-I’ve heard tales of awsome waves when the hurricanes hit. But that was only when Ivin hit.

I have next to no idea about windsurfing, just tired of rolling around on the ground alone ya know? So I was wondering what type of sail and boards do what fucntions, I’m not looking for tricks, just something that moves and the very bleak oceany waters we call our beach, I really want to know wtf is up with the sail types, which do I need? Anyone have any tips, advice, websites to learn form, anything would be nice, thanks.

While I think windsurfing may be a great alternative for folks who live on lakes and such, it is not SURFING. Try water sports yahoo Questions, because most surfers have a degree of disdain for windsurfing.

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I am planning to leave home, I have a wish to be a nautical poet. For that I needed a opportunity to sail. Can anyone suggest me a place where I can start sailing or fishing? For a meager survival atleast. Thank You. That will be a big help!" I am pursuing IB Examinations nowadays. After that I would be leaving for my expedition. Without not more than a thousand bucks.

Any help would be appreciated.

Are you SERIOUS?.. just what the F#@K is a "nautical poet"? and the second question would be.. HOW CAN YOU MAKE ENOUGH TO LIVE ON as this so-called "nautical poet".. I’ve been on the water and around boats for nearly 50 YEARS and I have NEVER HEARD of a "nautical poet" until JUST THIS MINUTE.

If you want to be around sailboats.. then you have to GO TO WHERE THE BOATS ARE… and hanging around MARINAS is a good place to start.

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I’m considering becoming a member-owner for a fractional sailing club. Basically you put up part of the money for a new sailboat, and then people pay a monthly membership fee to maintain/use to boat.

What happens after the contract for the fractional sailing expires? Do you own the boat or does the fractional sailing club? Are you locked into owning that boat only thru the club? What happens?

You hold the mainsheet for 1/3 the time
You have the tiller for 1/3 the time.
You mind the cooler for 1/3 the time.

Yeah, the club owns the boat, you never really own the boat. You are really just buying time on that boat for the season.

Of course read your contract carefully, and ownership should be defined.

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After the 3rd interview I waited a few days and called the VP to see where they are in the hiring process. I was told by his assistant he was on the phone and would contact me tomorrow. I am on pins and needles I know I am one of the two being considered however being put off for another day after a month long process has taken the wind out of my sail… any ideas on what could be going on?

Pretend you didn’t get the job and move on with your life. I personally hate indecisive managers. If they are extra vague, then the company may have chosen the other candidate, but they are haggling over salary. They are stringing you along because you’re their employee in a glass.

If they call back with a job offer, then its a pleasant surprise, but you are living your life on hold. It’s one thing for them to be unfair to you, but its another thing to be unfair to yourself. Your building dreams and spending a salary that isn’t yours yet.

Also, by moving on, you’re giving yourself permission to apply for other jobs. Its better that another company learn about you, offer a job, and this original company offers you a job too, than lose this job and have no backups.

Good luck!

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I have a job interview in 2 days time and i desperatly want this job. I have always worked in retail until I was made redundant ( I leave my job at the end of this month) I would love to get into secretarial work and a customer of mine has head hunted me to be interviewed for a job as a legal secretary for her. Im so excited as it shows she is intersested in me, but I really want to secure this job. How do I win her over in the interview? any tips? by the way, I have been in the same job for 8 years so a little rusty at being interviewed!!

Let’s look at it from the interviewer side of it – this will help you understand what to expect. In most cases, the employer has sifted through many applications and resumes, and has selected yours and a few others as a good match on paper for the job. At this point, you are already at least a 50% match for the job, as well as everyone else being called in for an interview.

Here is their chance to see if you are a good fit for the organization. They’ll ask you about your skills, your strengths and weaknesses, your experience and how it applies to the job, your demeanour, your seriousness, etc. From there they’ll narrow down to maybe 2-3 people and it will probably be decided from a "best fit" perspective, as any of these short listed people can do the job.

Sell yourself in the interview. Talk about your above average skills and accomplishments and be humble at the same time. Convince them without saying so, that you are the best person for the job.

Lastly, it’s your chance to find out more about the job as well. A question I ask at EVERY interview I have been on is: "Can you tell me the top 3 things about the position that make it challenging". Listen to the answer and improvise your response.

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I had to sail her with just the main in light wind!

http://www.hobieclass.com/site/hobie/ihca/downloads/hobieu/HobieU.pdf

Should be fairly self explanatory.

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