I bought a Hobiecat 18

If you still need help figuring out how to lower the mast let me know I used to have one. Its not hard and can be single handed for sure.

Thanks for the encouragement guys!  I figured this would be a good way to learn more about sailing and rigging, which the AI (unless your NWM) isn't really setup for.  It could be fun to have for a year and then pass on to someone else is my thinking at this price, will see how much it ends up costing me 

Although I've watched the few decent video's on raising the mast there are a few things I wasn't quite sure about.   To start i'm not sure if there is a hing on the base, didn't get a good look at it, but took a small video and screen shot.  The mast twists side to side, and wasn't sure if there is a way to lock it down before lowering.  Most of the videos showed using the jib halyard to lower it, so I know I have to disconnect the fore-stay and then keep it from falling. 

Found a video that showed how the mast pin works, so have a much better idea now how it connects and pivots

Thinking about the trailer, the wheels looked pretty awful.  I think I'm going to go try jacking it up and seeing how they spin and if they are usable.  If not then I'll pay the 60$ a month to keep it at the harbor for now.

I think I bought new wheels for about $25/ea about 5 years ago, and its good to change 'em out about every 5 years anyway.
For the price of 2 months harbor storage you can prbably change the wheels out. 

You might want to pull the grease cups and see if they axles are greasy (good). 

Here's a free one if you have space for a 14.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/boa/d/aptos-14-hobie-cat/7685240049.html

Here's a free one if you have space for a 14.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/boa/d/aptos-14-hobie-cat/7685240049.html

If this is the same thing, it looks like a crazy fast boat. Tempting....

Dang it has no tiller extension, which is missing on mine  I'm a little worried that it might be missing parts when by the time I get it home too, which looks like soonest will be Thursday.  I'm tempted to call AAA and see if I can jsut have it towed home.

I think I bought new wheels for about $25/ea about 5 years ago, and its good to change 'em out about every 5 years anyway.
For the price of 2 months harbor storage you can prbably change the wheels out.

You might want to pull the grease cups and see if they axles are greasy (good).

The tires are certanly cracked but they were holding air.  When I did look at the wheels though it looked severely caked with grease/grime.  I didn't know much about how the wheels and hubs are connected until doing some research.  I think I better try jacking it up and seeing how the wheels spin before I think about dragging it up the mountain.

Here's a free one if you have space for a 14.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/boa/d/aptos-14-hobie-cat/7685240049.html

dang, it's gone

Sweet project! I always thought one of these would fun - they are seriously fast in right conditions.  Should be fun, looking forward to hearing your reports!

Holy crap! Have fun on the new water sled!

There is one parked right next to mine an in better shape for $100 on facebook market place

There is one parked right next to mine an in better shape for $100 on facebook market place

I'm going to have to get that for the next R2AK...

There is one parked right next to mine an in better shape for $100 on facebook market place

Dump yours and get that one , Al. Less work and you'll be sailing next week!!!