Mark,
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<br>Depending on what you're going to do, who you're going to sail with, etc., I would let that govern your decision.
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<br>Are there fleets in your area? What do they sail?
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<br>What Alan says about the comptips is true, but I know in my area, there would be far fewer friends to sail with, if you weren't sailing a Hobie Cat.
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<br>Also, consider how many will be sailing at a time. If you're going to be sailing by yourself 98% of the time, consider a unirig, like the Hobie 17, Hobie 14, Hobie Wave, or any of the others. Forgive me for not mentioning them by name, as I can't recall which Nacras, Prindles, etc., are designed to be sailed single handed.
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<br>If you're going to be racing a bit on the heavier side, any of the boats in the 20 foot range would be great. Again, it's often a matter of who is sailing what in your area.
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<br>Good luck!
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<br>Tim Johnson<br><br>Hobie 20 #541
<br>Bald Eagle Yacht Club, Fleet 52
<br>White Bear Lake, MN