[quote=Edchris177][quote]Did you sell your Mystere? Are you figuring on the H18 as a replacement? I was envious of that trailer you got with the 6.0. [/quote]
Reluctantly, I did. It was a kick ass boat! My tramp launched spin wasn't ideal, but it sure was fun. I soloed that combination quite a bit, had to be totally organized, & of course slow/methodical was better when solo.
I found even when I had crew, we usually ended up taking 2 boats out, it was more fun with both Nacras vs a single 20 footer. Still I would have kept it, but righting it was VERY tough when solo. The wings weighed around 20lb each,(they were customized H21 wings), & that extra weight once over centre made quite a difference. Generally there is no coast gourd around, in fact many times I sailed without being in visual of any boats, fine when the water is warm, but one had to take so many precautions early/late in season that it took much of the fun out.
The 6XL was fine in up to 12ish or so wind, but you had to be very careful. With only myself, it could easily be flipped in 10mph, if you got caught daydreaming with main cleated.
My wife liked the wings so much she was always hounding me to get a boat with wings. The H18 came along, so I bought it, despite not really needing it. I honestly don't think it will be faster, or "better" than my 5.7. For recreational sailing you just can't beat the simplicity/performance of a boomless/boardless boat like the 5.7.
Anyway, I overhauled the H18, total standing rig package, compounded the hulls, new shroud pins, sails gone over, bought spare jib, new lines, hatches. I'll sail it hard this summer, & see how I like it vs the 2 Nacra.
My neighbor is already bugging me to sell him the 5.7, & ditch his old H16.[/quote]
