I am looking closely at the 18HT, I think that is what you call it. I like the 4.9 but getting something a little bigger with a little more hull volume would be nice. I have to admit the Tiger looks good and seems to have a good following. I thought it would be great if there was a Tiger HT. So maybe a cross between a 18HT and A-Cat, with just a little more durability. As for boats breaking down in 10 years, I really do not like that idea.



Oh yes, Wouter didn’t the Hobie 16 do well to get second even on corrected time and if I understand it the Hobie 16 along with other Hobie 16’s still finished impressively among much larger cats. Finishing 25 minutes back from Formula 18 and 20 ft cats is still impressive to me for a 30 year old surf cat. I have to admit I have watched a few Hobie 16 races in California and was impressed with their skill and fun factor. There is room in the world for the Hobie 16 group, obviously.



I would think a 18HT would be a well balanced boat for small or big sailors, just seems to be a bright spot in a maze of cat choices. I have seen a 4.9 up close but there was also an A-Cat and other formula 18 cats there and thought an 18 ft cat would be better. I haven’t seen a 18HT, but I think it is a great idea and what you all are wanting maybe, but I wonder if these 18HT can be solo sailed easily.



Thanks for your comments and not bashing me, just trying to figure this stuff out.