Yep- the boat does weigh over 350 lbs. This is by the scales and not a manufacturer's claim. The ISAF measured the FX-1 and I-17 (without spi gear) and they both were at around 350lbs. Yes, I can pull the boat up and down the beach, but it is too much effort when compared to the A-Cats, Taipans, or 18HTs.



As far as A-Cat fragility, check out the waves and winds that these boats are sailed in Australia. Any boat can have holes put in it by trap hooks. I once ripped the side of a friends I-20 for over two feet with my hook.



I am sure that the FX-1 will make many sailors happy, however I would perfer a lighter boat to singlehand, both on and off the water.