[quote=yurdle]18 and 18-2 have the same rig, but different beams and hulls. Consequently, the 18-2 is more of a boat IMO, at least it makes better use of what it's got upstairs. The 18-2 is certainly a more expensive boat than the 18.
The 5.7 and 5.8 are entirely different. I've not been on a 5.7, though, so I'll just say a 5.8 is a wonderful, hull-flying, chop-bouncing, beast. I would guess that the 5.7 (of which I've only even seen one) has less buoyancy, less heel, and a bit less power. That's not to take away from the 5.7, but I'd say the 5.8 is on the cusp of being too damn much boat for someone to learn on solo.[/quote]
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