[quote=tumbolo]Hi, I am preparing for a 900nm adventure race where there are no rules except the boat cannot be fitted with a motor. The first team to the line wins whether it is a rowing sled, kayak or sailboat. The race is mostly inter-coastal but will have some stretches of open ocean and although you are aloud to stop as much as you want or need, I would like to reduce the stops to a minimum. So, I reckon a beach cat would be very competitive! Although I have heaps of sailing and racing experience on ocean racing boats and skiffs, I have very little beach cat experience...
So here is my question; what are the best cats to look at purchasing?
Criteria
- crew and gear weight of ~450lbs
- Budget ~6k
- must be efficient upwind
- very good in light wind
- main must be able to be modified for a reef
- light enough to be rowed, possibly for days on end
- handle open ocean conditions
Also, if anybody knows of boats for sale in the pacific NW or British Columbia let me know.[/quote]
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