Hi J



At 360 crew wt the ideal may be a 20 ft cat design .

There are a number of excellent cats in this size range . Most are very similar , most in this size range have boards unlike the P-16 , but track to windward much better ,-- with a number of them listed in the classified section here on Catsailor at very reasonable prices .

-Hobie -Fox - Hobie M-20 --Inter 20 -Nacra 6/0 --P-19 -

are a few . There are also Supercat 20 and 19 s -Mystere 20 . among others .

A number of these 20 ft range cats have a standard spin snuffer or as an added option which is also fun to learn after the basics are under control .

The best way to learn is to get together with other cat sailors and race ,-there are very informal fun groups that race short coastal distances and buoys races in the N C area .

Racing to specific points teaches sailors how to sail most efficiently to windward and downwind , other sailors info on boat set up and boat handling increase the learning process 10 times , developing this sailing skill makes you much safer when off shore on any body of water .



- will send info ,-or feel free to send an e if you have any questions .



sail safe

have fun

Carl Roberts