I have a 1994 SC17 (I had a 1981 model for ten years before this one) and I will confirm it's a great boat in the surf. Great all around boat, faster than a Hobie 16, a lot of volume in the bows...very difficult to pitch pole...points well for a board less cat...caries weight well...strong, top notch construction...Can be sailed solo or with crew...can be righted by a single 150 lb.sailor with its built in shroud extender...Can be fitted with a factory spinnaker...what's not to love?

It's a true "off the beach" catamaran designed by Bill Roberts an aeronautical engineer and outstanding sailor. While the Hobie 16 is an indisputable legend…the Supercat 17 has more bow volume for far far far less pitch poles, more volume in the mast extrusion for less chance of turning turtle, the ability for most single handed sailors to right it without outside aid, and a hull design that allows it to tack easier.

Regards,
Bob