I have raced a variety of monohull sailboats ranging from a Catalina 22 to a Cal 33. After sailing in two regattas with a friend on his Hobie 16, I am hooked on catamarans.

So, I am looking to find a catamaran for racing around the Dallas area. I prefer one design racing over handicap, so I would like to find out what others are sailing in the area. When I sailed in the Grapevine YC Mayors cup there were 2 Hobie 20s and 1 Hobie 16.

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Jon -- Dallas, TX
Taipan 4.9
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F18 the fastest cat no matter where you are! :)

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Dave Bonin
1981 Nacra 5.2 "Lucile"
1986 Nacra 5.7 "Belle"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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F18 would be great, but I don't see any sailing around here. Plus it would break the bank. I am trying to stay under 5k.

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Jon -- Dallas, TX
Taipan 4.9
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U.S. Portsmouth rating for Tornado Sport (2 traps), 59 & 55.5 in high winds. F-18 is 62.4 & 59.5 in high winds. The higher number means slower boat. Have a Marstrom "T" for sale with spin. Pete

Here is a thread from 2008 http://www.thebeachcats.c…ums/viewtopic/topic/1649

Thanks! That thread was very helpful. I will check out the local Hobie fleet.

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Jon -- Dallas, TX
Taipan 4.9
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fleet 23 at lake Lewisvill is where most Hobie racing occurs. they have info on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/pages/Hobie-Fleet-23/187365232899, and
http://hobiefleet23.com/
I am a member however rarely drive from Arlington I tend to sail at Joe Pool.
they have mostly 14, 16, 17, & 18.