erice, the boat is definitely solid glass, one less thing to worry about: delamination! The spreaders I see look very effective and robust. Don't know if this is the type you meant. I do have the tramp tube. I'll give it a try to see if I can get used to it. If not, then off it comes. The bottom of the hulls appears to have been nicely repaired before the hasty paintjob hit the boat. I looked at the picture of the sucky transoms... I agree that is not the way I'd drive the boat! But you know, photographers always choose just the wrong moment to take a picture...
Gree2056, I'm keeping my eyes peeled for an i17 spin. But I agree with you, I first must learn to handle this beast solo as it is.
Andrewscott and healeyBN7, I have to agree Yard sailing is a really nice term. Unfortunately I had to leave the boat at my in-laws. That means I won't be able to get out here much before hitting the beach. Maybe I'll attempt a yard sail and a fresh water sail before sailing on the sea though.
attached are some pictures... the dent in the main beam is probably the worst damage I could find. But the beams are absolutely straight. Any crooked lines that should be straight are due to the camera.
