I'm the proud owner of a 5.5sl Problem is, I can never get a consistant crew, and even if I could, I'm a "heavy" guy (6'5" - 220lbs)
I feel that an "A" cat is to small for me. I do sail uni on my 5.5 when the wind picks up, but a 5.5sl isn't a 5.5 uni, and boat vs. boat, I get walked 80% of the time.

Would the Blade or another 16 be something for me? If so, what kind of building skills does it take. I'm much better with glass and carbon than I am with wood, but thats relative. Is it "hard" to build one of these?

Where would I source a mast from? Beams, rudder setup, etc..?

Sorry for all the questions, your help is appriciated!