[quote=h21sc]Hobie already did it with the H21 sc. It's "formula" hull was designed for racing (H21se) and with wings is a comfortable 13' wide cat for 3-4 adults. With wings off it's a standard 8'-6" width for trailering. The large amount of dry storage make it ideal for coastal camping/recreational sailing. The downside of being underpowered can be solved with a more efficient/powerful square top main and reacher which is what we did. All 3 sails are roller furling which makes for easy handling and we have a 2hp Honda outboard that gets us in and out of crowded launch areas easily. We searched for a year to identify the ideal beach cat for a seasoned big cat/H18/Nacra 5.2,5.8 sailor to introduce young kids to sailing comfortably, without giving up speed. We find the H21 sc to be ideal for several days of coastal hopping in Baja or out to the Channel Islands. So far we love the boat and can rig it in about an hour from the trailer. My family loves the speed and simple uncluttered layout and sail controls. Trampolines are clean and clear for guest comfort and we wrapped the wings under the mesh in 3/8" EVA foam to cushion the tubular frames. If you are not racing, the boat is plenty fast, even for me, and can handle a wide range of wind conditions due to its lower 29 foot mast height and boom furling main. Hobie made an optional boom tent for overnighting on the main tramp. The boat has the simplicity and indestructible toughness of a smaller Hobie with the carrying capacity of a 21 foot hull. I traded a little speed and lightness for a lot of comfort and turning on my kids to some epic cat sailing adventures. I'm surprised that there are not other cats like the H21sc that fill a niche for those like myself that like sailing long distances on my cats.[/quote]
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