Hi,



I am considering a new boat and currently look at different classes - 16HP, F18 and 18HT.



These are my requirements:

- I would like to sail single-handed from time to time

- I am about 90kg and will sail with crew of similar weight

- I would like to have a spi

- I would like to have a class boat

- Price range around £9k or $14k

- I live in the UK and would like to have a local dealer or manufacturer



The 18HT sounds very attractive, too. But nearly everything speaks for a 16HP boat. The only concern I have is the total crew weight, max. around 180kg!!

- What is the ideal total crew weight for a 16HP boat (Stealth, Bim, Taipan, etc.)

- Does anyone have experience with 16HP boats and crew weights up to 180kg?



Thanks for feedback.



Cheers,

Phil