I agree with Dan's comments. This great boat, my 6th Hobie is by far the best Cat I have ever sailed in my 32 years of racing Hobie Cats. Bringing back this boat was due to the efforts of all of us that sail and love this boat. That is why we have two in our family. The fact that I sail a 1986 model that is still in race condition is a credit to this design. BTW, this was the boat I raced in the Single Handled Nationals in 1990 in the Gorge with 40mph plus winds every day for the full week! Now many of the new "hot design" boats can handle these conditions, much less still be racing after 14 more years. The only problem Hobie Cat has with the H-17, is that it is so durable, they do not wear out.

Now Sam, you were on the line with me at the Mega at Ft Walton Beach, with the (43) H-17's on the line. Granted with the light winds, we did not see much of Dan Ward, the winner, but we did have a great time.

Caleb Tarleton, Seattle, Fleet 95, Div. 4, HCA, and member of the NAMSA Board.