Yes, 3 people is a bit much (it is, afterall a Hobie 17, which was designed to be a single handed racer). However, it does cook with the 18 setup. Check out the youtube video I posted with 3 of us sailing. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5hGu4ysb2oI have yet to sail it in a good wind alone.
