If I may.

>>Have you considered a Nacra 17R? Comes with an optional jib kit.

There are only 3 options (I-17, FX-one, F16) and all have jibs as standard or as kits.

>>hold more people more comfortably.

I would say FX-one wins in this department. But that is just me. (I think FX-one is too bouyant actually)

>>and the standard superior new rudder blades.

Howcome supperior; as far as I know Inter and FX-one rudders are almost carbon copies of eachother. In handling certainly. And I've sailed with both systems alot.

>>Also an easy to raise/lower white carbon mast.

One that weights more than a lightweight alu superwing mast, but never mind. We have been doen this road many times before.


>>All built in the USA. I'm very happy with mine!!

I-17R is build in USA
FX-one isn't. it is a Hobie France boat importer by Hobie USA
Formula 16 is now U.S. build as well. (Yep you heard that right, Blade F16 to be precise)

Wouter