[quote=janet842]I didnt mean to insult anyone - the lakes I sailed on in California had steady wind direction so they weren't challenging. The only lake I ever found challenging was Lake Mojave in AZ and that because the wind did change up a lot when near shores.
I anticipate sailing with a crew most of the time so I'm looking towards an 18' and would like to stay in the $8000 range if possible. From research I've been doing, it seems getting a cat with a dagger board would be a wise decision.
I do plan on taking a couple of lessons before putting the cat I get on the ocean. I definitely don't want to get in trouble out there and don't consider soloing my 18' Solcat on the lakes I was on adequate preparation for ocean sailing. I'd like to be able to go solo, but getting the mast up alone is a problem.
So far, I'm liking what I read about Hobie Wild Cats and the Nacra family - but not sure what Nacra. And, I have to take into consideration that I may be asked to go out with 3 adults and one child on occasion (but don't tell me to get a Getaway - that is NOT the boat I want)! I never cared for the Hobie 16 hull shape so that one is out as well.[/quote]
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