How to rig a Hobie Holder 12?

[Salt to Sea]

I purchased my first boat today. Feels dumb typing that since I only spent $150, but I’m excited to get out and play with it. I found a Hobie Holder 12 and was able to get it for $150.

The gentleman who sold it was 83 and did his best to show me how to rig it, but I’m pretty sure he didn’t do it right. Either way, I won’t remember everything he showed me. I can’t find any videos or instructions online. I found the original manual on the Hobie site, but it has pictures without much instruction.

Do any of you have a Hobie Holder or experience with one? I’d love any advice I can get on setting it up properly. Pictures coming in a minute. Didn’t realize I have to post them somewhere else first.

[Salt to Sea]

The daggerboard and rudder have some dings. I’m hoping that’s not a big issue. I’m just wanting to use this as a learner and something my kids can learn/play on. Not worried about aesthetics, as long as it functions. Do I need to worry about any of these dings? If so, what’s the best way to fix them?

[psk125]

Most of the dings look small enough for a quick fix with something like Marine-Tex. Goop it up as nicely as you can, then sand it down smooth. The big one in the centerboard, which looks like it might be opening up, might need more than that. Essentially you need to grind down the damaged section to good, solid material, and then use epoxy with some fiberglass cloth and mat to build it back so that it doesn’t open up the way it seems to be starting to. Let everything dry out thoroughly before getting the resin out.