Dan:

It's always the bottom line! If the people in charge don't count the pennies, there soon won't be any pennies to count. It's true for any company.

I finally sold my 17, reluctantly, because of lack of beach access. I loved the boat, it just didn't perform well in my back yard.

I'd support a Hobie regatta at my local beach even if I wasn't allowed to sail. In my area, beach access denial has totally destroyed the sport.