[quote=tangledsail]Hey Glenn, I have crewed on a 5.8 a couple times. It was newer than '82, but still several years old. It was a robust boat. Well built. Compared to my 580, it would be a handful. More race tuned and more controls. 580 was so powerful, but more recreational. Not as twitchy at the helm as the 5.8 or the 17. Very foregiving also. I don't think i would enjoy sailing solo on the 5.8 or the 580 due to the power and sheer size. 570 has been great for me. compared to the 580, it is a little smaller, lighter & manageable. But, plenty of boat in every respect. You could also consider the N500. Just a 16 foot version of my 570. Has plenty of bouyancy for two people.[/quote]
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