In your list I didn't see any Hobie products in the boats you previously owned and think your chip about hobie-cat would prevent that from happening no matter what they built.
The bloody guy sails and owns both the Hydra 16 and the Taipan 4.9; there is no way he is ever going to be satisfied with any Hobie beach cat product.
Some Hobie guys need to get out more; there is a whole other beach cat world out there.
Although I do agree that Warbird is coming on a bit strong.
Wouter
I really don't care what he sails. If another manufacturer doesn't make a product that fits with you want then that is fine. Sail what suits your needs. It's entirely different to accuse them of being greedy so-and-so's etc.
