[quote=MN3][quote] If one has three adults, say 500 lbs. Would moving to a 20foot cat be the way to go? [/quote]
well you have lots more tramp area on a 8'5 wide beam than your prindle's 7.92' but not sure the tramp is gonna be much "longer"...
since these are 2 person boats ... without wings 3 adults is a cozy fit on any beach cat - even w/wings... you don't sail w crew on the wings without lots of air so it's still cozy at times (i.e launching, right after tacking etc)
and since wind and waves are variable there is no absolute answer
if you have med - heavy air you want (need) 2 on board (either boat), so 3 is do-able
in light air you DON'T want 3 on board (either boat) unless you don't mind floating and going slow[/quote]
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