[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=astglenn]OK. I am going to keep my 82 Hobie 18. It is factory new condition. Whirlwind main and jib. [/quote]
Good deal, the Hobie 18 can handle a very wide range of crew weight. One note is that your 1982 model is in the heaviest range of model years. 1981 to 1983 were the heaviest, 1984-1986 the lightest (but most prone to failure) after 1987 you get the best rudder system, and after 1989 they are as good and light as they get. (unfortunately Hobie didn't sell many Hobie 18's after 1989 so they are hard to find)
[quote=astglenn]
Single hand well at its design performance envelope (running at 50% of capacity makes no sense to me) ...
About me: 230Lb
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Somewhere it became obvious that one boat can't do all things perfectly. I really hope that 2 can!
Thank you[/quote]
Since I weigh more than you I can tell you that NONE of the beachcats that are designed/advertised as single handed boats will sail at their design performance with 230 lb's on board. Doesn't mean they will all sink (like a Hobie 17 will with that weight) but it will be a dog.
I single hand my Hobie 18 a lot, even in regattas and distance races. The only problem is moving it around, getting it on and off the trailer, and raising the mast. Problems indeed. Lots of times I would like to trailer the boat down to the local lake but don't want to face it all alone.
I've looked at some of the lightweight boats that are designed for two-up as single-hand alternatives for big boys.
The Bimare Javelin 18 HT would be an interesting choice since it is meant to be two-handed, but is very light (less than 300 lbs) and only has main and spin. I could sail one of those like it was a giant A-Class cat and just leave the spin for when you have two aboard.[/quote]
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