Hobie 18 or Dart 18 sailboat

[sarlumac]

I'm looking to buy a catamaran for lake sailing- have seen listings on Craigslist for a Dart and for a number of Hobies. Can somebody give me their guidance on preference?

 

[DBreskin]

Re: Hobie 18 or Dart 18 sailboat

Both boats are good, but it's a lot easier to find spare parts for a Hobie.

 

[jjd78]

Re: Hobie 18 or Dart 18 sailboat

just check that the hobie 18 doesn't have any soft spots or delamination near the front beam