The reference to "standard equipment" is entirely the manufactures domain. This is what the builder sells the boat with, from the factory. Of course, the market effects what ends up as standard equipment over time. This statement was only a clearification of Hobie Cat's current and near future plans for the Hobie 16.
P.S. In answer to another post...
The current trumpet design adds a couple hundred dollars to the price of a spinnaker system. On the 16, the current system shown in that catalog with a "standard" pole is about $1,000 USD. You have to add a tang (approx 24" higher) for the spinnaker halyard. This is in the CompTip and is no problem.
Last edited by mmiller; 12/15/02 02:23 PM.