What it lacks is a class legal spinnaker. Once you are used to running a spinnaker downwind on a beach cat I think you are spoiled for life. No matter what the attraction of one design (or formula) racing on non-spinnaker boats, I think the adrenaline trip of running a spin out weighs this.
Now that's what I suspected! The Hobie 20 is a great, non-spin boat, but to attract new owners, I think it must have a spinnaker these days. You make an interesting point about running an extra set of wires from the top of the mast to support it. Also, is the Tornado spin about the same size as the I20/N20 spin (I think about 270 sq. ft.)?
David
H20
