Posted: Jun 02, 2010 - 09:44 PM
Andrew, I agree with your last entry. I consider myself still a newbie, and appreciate all the help and advice the group at Dunedin have offered. I am still listening and learning, though I have sailed monohulls for almost 30 years, the cats are totally different. Therefore speaking as a newbie to Colin. I started with a Hobie 17, and then bought a Hobie 16 for my fiancee to learn on. The 16 is hugely easier to sail than the 17. Don't get me wrong, I love my 17, but the 16 is easier to bring about, easier to get out of irons, and yes it is easier to fly a hull with. As far as waves, the tramp of the 17 is only half as far out of the water as the 16 tramp. (a lot more clearance for waves!) Also the 16 can carry more weight than the 17. If the choice comes down to the 16 or 17, I think Colin would be happier with the 16.
edited by: Deuce, Jun 02, 2010 - 08:59 PM