Hello

I am looking into getting either a Laser or, the one I'm really leaning on, a Cat

I do not have much experience but I do have lot of questions. One main question is what are Cat's capable of ? I am asking about the 16' to 20' Cat's

Offshore ? How far ? How fast ? Are Cat's ever loaded up with any gear (to 'survive' the day I mean. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

What about 'cruising' sounds and the ICW (Intracoastal waterway) ?

What about when the wind DIES ?

Has anyone ever mounted electronics on a Cat ? Radio ? GPS ? Epirb ? Boom Box ? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I live in Carolina Beach, NC (Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach) and wondered what expereinces anyone has had there ?

What Cat's are best for Singlehanded ? Doublehanded ? Both ?

How many of you actually beach launch ?

Thanks in advance. Yes I am searching forums, yes I am hungry for knowledge. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

If you don't want to anser then don't reply please; I am looking only for serious and friendly responses. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />