People have been talking about what a PINTA the spinny setup is to rig etc. I have no race fleet so with my development boat I have decided on small jib and roller furling hooter a la Rick.....I suppose some people like the million line rig but I sail alone and just cannot be fagged.
Re Getaway. I suppose I look at the 17 with wings and the 18 with wings and wonder why anyone would bother with the rotomold...but I am not a dad.
The Hobie 17 always struck me a a wonderful dedicated boat. Like the Mazda MX5 when it first came out. Dedicated to a specific and no comprimise. I was stunned it did not take off like wild fire and more stunned when it was discontinued. But I do remember one racing against H16s. It was faster but the guy could just not make it tack. It is a fabulous family boat with the jib in the right hands. We have a family of dad and kids who use one here for play and have a ball.