-1- The rudders stall frequently.

-2- It is waaaay overpowered requiring in 10:1 or more mainsheet purchase that is thrightingly slow in response.

-3- In big wind you need to depower so much that smaller boats like the F18 and F16 are passing it upwind. All that depowered sailarea is just drag. The speed difference is such that halve the time you can pass them through their lee wind shadow.

-4- It is heavy overall.

-5- The spinnaker loads are very large and tiring.

-6- Its bows are so full that 20 footers with a better bow design are faster in winds over 14 knots or so. Think Eagle 20 etc. The only exception is the Hobie FOX here, but that one had other issues


And yes I did sail it more then once. Not with the new rudder design though.

Still, it is one of the best long distance race designs, mostly because of it's fat bows and long length compared to its width, it feels stable and calm which is important for long sail trips. In bouy races it is much less convincing.

Also it is fitted out well and there is heaps of space on the trampoline. I think it is a noticeably better design then its little brother the Nacra Inter 18, despite the fact that they share alot of features.

Generallly a good boat.

Wouter