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Hello, I recently purchased a Hobie 33 and now need to build up the sail inventory. I could use just about everything. Who has what sails they want to sell? ...
9 Nov 30, 2009
7:22 pm

Max Wike
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Hobie 33 Nationals 2010 Background: February 12, 13, and 14, 2010, (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) will be Hobie 33 Mid-winters at the St. Pete NOOD. February16 is...
4 Nov 29, 2009
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I'm working over the winter on refurbishing my Hobie. Before I simply replace the existing hardware, I thought I would see if I can get some ideas or...
1 Nov 25, 2009
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I just noticed a Hobie 33 with all gear and a trailer on eBay. Current bid is under $10K. Might be a great value for someone looking to get into the class....
2 Nov 12, 2009
4:13 am

christiansch
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I'm switching the boat over from wire to line halyards. In doing this I am also taking a look at the sheaves. The spinnaker sheave has been worn and now has...
3 Nov 5, 2009
2:31 am

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Hello All: It's Patrick Lawler here with our Hobie 33 'Aloha'. We are getting Aloha ready for the 2010 St. Petersburg NOODS and Nationals. As part of that, we...
2 Oct 22, 2009
11:02 am

christiansch
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Hi all - After many marvelous adventures, my fixed keel Hobie 33 Flying Tiger is reluctantly up for sale; Juan can you please post this on the new site? Great...
1 Oct 21, 2009
3:29 pm

lalowe1975
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We just upload the new Hobie 33 Class website. The old domain will not longer work after Nov. 1st. Please update your links and favorites to: ...
2 Oct 21, 2009
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Are there any forum members that own a boat that would be willing to show me their Hobie 33? We live in Columbia SC and are certainly willing to spend a day...
1 Oct 8, 2009
9:17 am

budbuckwell
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Hi, - We just post coming One Design regattas on the HObie 33 Class site. - We are seriously getting a boat back to race Midwinters and North Americans....
3 Sep 16, 2009
12:06 am

max.wike
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1983 Hobie 33 lift keel with aluminum trailer, extensive sail inventory, and many extras. See details at: http://www.ablboats.com/details.asp?ListingID=85549 ...
1 Sep 15, 2009
5:27 pm

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Since the summer racing season is winding down, here are two major events to consider to put on your calandar for this winter. The Hobie 33 Mid-Winters...
1 Sep 14, 2009
2:46 pm

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Hobie 33... For sale…!! "Lickity Split" is for sale. We are the second owner of this Hobie…owning since 1991. We are in Holland MI….(accordingly the...
1 Aug 24, 2009
3:15 pm

jjcpj
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Can anyone tell me about the 33's construction? Is the hull cored? What type of cloth or roving is used? Are any parts "chopped"?...
1 Aug 21, 2009
6:41 pm

johnelliott24
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I launched our new boat for the second time this weekend and need a few parts and have few questions. any thoughts would be helpful Parts 1. anodes for the...
2 Jul 25, 2009
3:20 pm

christiansch
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I also enjoyed the little piece in Sailing Anarchy about Still Crazy. I was hoping for some more detailed pictures of some of the modifications done to the...
4 Jun 28, 2009
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I am looking for anyone who could give me some suggestions for at-home, no equipment exercises to improve my upper body strength for bow work. I'm very short,...
2 Jun 24, 2009
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'Still Crazy' has taken line honors in the 360 mile Coastal Cup, San Francisco to Catalina Island, finishing at the West End. See; www.encinalyc.org for...
4 Jun 24, 2009
9:36 am

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I currently own a Hobie 33 on the east coast but will be arriving in San Fran on July 1st thru the 3rd. I was wondering if there is a hobie 33, weather...
1 Jun 7, 2009
12:45 am

will roberts
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I tried to go to the 33 web site today and it was gone. Has anyone else tried and had the same result? What do we need to do to get it back?...
2 Jun 6, 2009
4:07 am

knotacat
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Have you found that main yet?  I have a very good looking carbon main that i have to upgrade for shape reasons, it shrunk a little bit.  It was used in three...
2 Jun 5, 2009
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Jim Keeley
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I noticed a black substance oozing out of the top of my keel a little near the mid keel bolt a little on top.  the substance has the color and consistency of...
8 May 27, 2009
3:23 pm

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I raised the keel for the first time. It about killed me What works? I was thinking of using a cordless impact wrench on the nuts that hold the handle for the...
4 May 27, 2009
3:21 pm

positivenrj
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In prepping my boat for the summer I just found a crack along the top portion of the keel bulb aft of the junction of the bulb and keel. The crack is about 1...
1 May 20, 2009
3:14 am

acheson2121
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I need to replace most of my running rigging. Currently the halyards are all rope/wire original equipment style. I am not currently racing but may be...
2 May 8, 2009
11:24 am

Scott Maust
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Flying the Hobie33 flag in Cape Town. Check some pic's in Photo album under "Cape Town Offshore Race". Did not sail well but had a great time. Quicksilver...
1 Apr 17, 2009
1:00 pm

cavprodigy
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Hi everyone... We were performing routine maintenance and getting our boat ready for spring launch when we found issues with our keel. I have uploaded photos...
2 Apr 17, 2009
10:50 am

christiansch
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Anyone have the low down on where all the boats are located? Looks like there were quite a few made back in the day. Must be able to find one that needs some...
1 Mar 26, 2009
4:32 pm

sailopus
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Hey guys, One of the Hobie 33 members, Dave Hamilton, purchased a spinnaker from me back in August on eBay and had the credit card company reverse the charge....
3 Mar 22, 2009
12:07 am

Andrew Postell
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Hello Guys, I am the soon to be new owner of hull 104. I am planning on sailing her from St. Pete Fl up to Pensacola. Trying not to reinvent the wheel, does...
1 Mar 20, 2009
1:49 pm

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