I just brought a new/used H18 home and am quit surprised at how different it is compared to the H16's.
I solo sail more than anything and am not quite sure how the 18 is going to be for me. We'll see!
Anyway, if there's anybody familiar with the Hobie 18 who lives in the Santa Rosa Beach, FL area and wouldn't mind coming over one evening to help me out, I'll get the pizza and beer.