Dray,

No kidding on the warranty. I've assembled a lot of Hobies in the past so it shouldn't be a problem. My team won the assembly contest at the 16 Nationals when it was held at Coyote Point about 15 years ago.

The trailer is extra for about $1100.

I've sailed SF Bay and the ocean off Northern and Southern Cali. It's so nice not to have to wear all the clod weather gear.

Thanks for the turnbuckle advice. The 20 is a new type of boat to me so any other tips are very welcome.