"I am thinking now about a beach cat that will adapt well to the kind of multiday camp cruising that I like to do."

G-Cat 5.0 with it's dual trampolines would be great for single-handed camp cruising. If you were to install shroud extenders, you could run a line through the base of the mast and the ball-base to keep the mast from coming free. Even without shroud extenders, a single big guy could right this boat with a line or pole.

A simple dome-tent can be set on the front trampoline, or a custom "boom tent" could be made for the rear trampoline.


G-Cat 5.7M #583 (sail # currently 100) in Bradenton, FL Hobie 14T