David;
<br>I have the Inter 18 with the aluminum mast down the road from you in College Station. I can't answer some of your questions since I have not sailed her solo. However, the Inter 18 is a very nice boat. We could hook up some weekend if you like. I am still learning how to sail this boat but the more I take it out, the more I like it. My frame of reference is to the Hobie 16 while Mark Meis can compare this boat to his Inter 20 (he has sailed my Inter 18).
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<br>I would also encourage you to contact Kirk Newkirk at Key Sailing concerning the demo Inter 18 he has for sale. I have seen that particular Inter 18 while visiting Key Sailing and it is in great shape. Harry (his young son) has been sailing the boat with his young sailing buddy and has been kicking some butt. Harry might fight you for the boat but I bet Kirk would give you a good deal. I know young Harry has capsized the boat and he has had no problems righting her.
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<br>Bob Klein
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