I don't understand this whole argument about 400-pound boats. Rick and I sailed a 400-pound boat (the Hobie 18) for 15 years and never had any problem whatsoever moving it around on land, getting it on and off the trailer, righting it -- just the two of us, who weighed combined under 290 lbs. And we could rig or de-rig the boat in 15 minutes.

What is the big deal about the boat weight? I just don't get it. That's what beach wheels are for.

Now masts are another story. That is what needs to be light. Too many men now with bad backs from trying to raise heavy masts by themselves. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />