Hi, I owned three Nacra 5.5' ('89 Uni, 93 SL and a 98 SL) prior to buying the Hobie FX-1 , my current boat. If you are looking used, I think the 5.5 is a great choice for the money. The SL, sailed uni, is recognized as a 5.5 uni, so this may be your best choice. I also may know of one for sale in the NorthEast area. If you could spend more, I really love the FX-1. I sail it with the jib and extra trapeze, mostly two up, and often solo. I think it is the perfect combo boat, which is EXACTLY why I purchased it. I also believe it is much faster than the rating adjustment as a two-up boat, and have sent Darline Hobock (PHRF multihull chairperson) results from a race where I took a Prindle 19 and a few other boats that owed me time, boat-for-boat, which may indicate a need for a rating adjustment. I've also asked Darline if she could provide a two-up rating for the boat (since I feel it sails better that way anyway), just like the Hobie 17 has a two-up "sport" rating.
