[quote=jackb][quote]1. I would like some suggestions for a small, quick, single-handed cat/tri. Optimal crew weight of 200-225 lbs and a no stay/shroud mast, if possible. (Something quick and easy to rig.)[/quote]
This would be Hobie AI and Hobie Bravo, [url]http://www.hobiecat.com/sailing/[/url]
Both are quick to rig and no forstay/shrouds to mess with. Fun, but not performance boats.
[quote]2. Same question but for a little larger boat that handle carry a max. crew weight of 400-450 lbs.[/quote]
Much more to choose from here. Hobie Wave and Gateway are very popular fun cats and relatively easy to rig. If you on small budget older Hobie 16 or Prindle 16 are great starter boats and a step into performance cats. Weta very innovative little boat with lots of carbon and 3 modern sails. There are a lot of older Nacra cats out there as well. My favorite of popular type currently in production is Nacra 500. I think it is $13000 new. If you have money to blow and a taste for performance, any of F16 or F18 would do, Viper, NACRA F16, etc. I should also mention new Nacra 17 -- with curved foils is truly awesome speedster.
Good luck and keep us posted.[/quote]
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