I used to own a Hobie 18 before moving overseas for 10 years. Recently I went out with a friend on his 18 and experienced the same old thrill of sailing so fast <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />, but also the usual irritation at having to always keep such a good eye on the bows. Call me a wimp, but I really hate pitchpoling! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

Do you have any thoughts on which beach cats in the 16-20 foot range have the best pitchpoling resistance?

I sail in sometimes fairly rough conditions on the San Francisco Bay and in the ocean off of Santa Cruz, usually with a crew weight of about 350 lbs.

As a start, the owner of the Hobie 18 did claim that the Nacra Inter 20 was much better in this regard.

Thanks for any inputs!