So far from what i have learnt that wings will definatly give you more leverage which will push the leeward hull down pitchpole risk in this especially if your cat is a little low in the bows the hobie 16 has this problem when sailed with wings thats why hobie have the bow flairs you can add on. But the I17 has heaps in the front and needs to be pushed really hard when 1 up to even come close so i guess that adding even small light weight wings would be simple and effective, will have to find out if the hobie wings will fit a I17 does any one know????????