[quote=nofearofflying]sorry but my experiences with Hobie 17s are negative. Owned 2 H16s first one 1972 new, great cat;sailed first Hobie 18 with wings in early 70s great boat. Friend Ben sold me his old prindle 16(i had 6 of those still have 2, great cats) and he bought hobie 17 sport with wings and regretted it from day one. Too low to the water and slow;dagger boards clogged with sand & did not retract. He could not keep up with prindle or hobie 16s! I Lost N5.7 to n'or easter and have 3 Dart 18s which i feel is still a best bet for the $; well designed, easy to single hand, great in high winds.[/quote]
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