Boudicca -
How much does the spreader bar cost, along with diamond wires etc, and what all is involved in the repair?

Also, on your previous statement... can you please explain what all those words mean? lol
I haven't been sailing tooo long, I don't know what alot of those things mean (like longitudinal stringers, bulkheads, diamond wires, etc)
Also, how can I see the inside of the hulls? Does the 5.0 come with port holes?

Also, is it easier to repair soft/mushy spots on Nacras than on hobies? I've tried doing it on a h 16, wasn't the funnest thing, I rushed it though and wasn't as successful as I'd hoped.