[quote=astglenn][quote=mummp]I do. What do you want to know? It's similar to the 5.8 but pivot centerboards, updated sail plan, spin kit, etc. Nacra changed the main to a boom vs. boomless.
If I had to choose between 5.8 or 580 I would pic 5.8NA for performance/racing and pic the 580 for recreational use.
Now to throw you a curve ball. I would pick the F18 over the 580 for oh so many reasons.[/quote]
F18 is looks like a razor looking to shave course time for sure. I am looking for something with a fairly uncluttered tramp, a modern hull design, updated sail construction and the ability to haul balls without being on the edge unless really pushed. The 580 looks like it would fit the bill. My Hobie 18 is a beautiful high performance truck. It is an 82, so its really heavy. Hal explained to me that if I would sail in a frikin lake that has some other cats running around, help is generally not far off when the inevitable happens. I will sail this solo about 50% of the time. The A Cat is cool from a weight perspective, but I fear it would be a tad more edgy.
The biggest problem is that there are so many good to great designs out there. We live in spoiled times. I seriously doubt that a guy could buy a bad modern boat.
So, 580 sounds awesome. But so does a no boom having 5.whatever it is. And then there are always the Hobies...Ugh.
It sounds like you have had a good time with the 580. I have yet to read a bad comment about that specific boat. If I can locate a nice one, I will find out through the best way I know. Jump on and go for it!
Thank you for the input.<!-- editby --><em>Edited by astglenn on Aug 27, 2012 - 01:24 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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