Originally Posted by waterbug_wpb

Ding - why the decision to go Acat? I'm scratching coins together and debating what my next boat would be given the following criteria:
- must fit in garage (max 18' length with swing-tounge trailer)
- good training for crewing on OPB
- decent fleet racing within reasonable distance of house (say, Tampa/Orlando south)



I'm still having a lot of fun with the F18 so my A plans keep getting pushed. I like the A-cat not for the boat but for the fleet. They are well organized and seem to get boats on the line fairly consistently in FL and there is a lot of talent in the fleet. For now, I plan to sail the F18 until Mark gets tired of sailing with me.

David Ingram
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