Avalondarlyn,
I still think the TheMightyHobie18 is really too much for me at this time. Sounds like an exciting first cat though!

Gree2056,
that sounds good, add points to the N5.2...
If the parts are a problem I can always buy another 5.2, they are that cheap.

DougSnell,
I'll keep an eye out for one, though I don't recall seeing one. Of course, I wasn't really looking up to now.

Wouter,
Darn it man, why does there always have to be a "catch"! The F16 and A cats are probably not robust enough to take the neglect they will get from me. Good point. They are off my list. (You built yours yourself right? What's the outer skin on your cat? 400Gr /sqm s-glass? or even less?)

I re-read your previous in-depth advice... I'm just looking for more performance now than I was back then. My wife convinced me to get a cat primarily for myself and not bother accounting for her and the kids. That's why. I'd still like to take them out every now and again, but it shouldn't influence the final selection too much...

erice,
I know about the boom conundrum... I'm sort of split on the issue. I love the idea of doing easy gybes in heavy weather, but with proper technique a boom should not be too much of a liability I guess.

AndrewScott,
I have already ruled out the TheMightyHobie18. Would have been cool, but I think it is just too much for me to take on solo.

Thanks all,
Looks like it will most likely be a N 5, 5.0 or 5.2 then... Though there are still other boats that may be equally suited.

Regards,
Dennis




So I guess that's why I'm leaning towards the 5.2. A