You said you already bought the Hobie 18...have you actually sailed it yet?

It sounds like your main concern is the weight of the 18 with regards to moving it around. Have you actually tried moving it yet?

If anything, I would invest in a nice set of beach wheels. Either of these cats can be moved realatively easily on flat ground with two people and a set of beach wheels.

You've already got what you claim is a good boat. Personally, I'd sail what I have at least for a little while rather than go through the hassle of buying another and then trying to sell the other.

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