Thanks for the info - you don't looked very tanned in the sunny location .... too much time in the bar??



Your http://www.geocities.com/F16HPclass/F16HP_to_Acat_I17_FXone_comparison.html was very useful



I think if I buy the FX1 I will need to include the righting frame, also disappointed that the 7555 UKP dpesn't include the genniker/ snuffer which adds 1000+ to the price



If I decide on a singlehander 2 sail will definitely test the inter17



Seeing as my mind is now drifting towards Spitfire/stealth, am I going to be able to depower it enough to single sail in F4-5 on my own (using only easily accessible adjustments - max rake, max downhaul and other "sail controls) - I should say I am very used to sailing overpowered - but wouldn't want to leave the boat on the shore in these conditions where the FX1/inter17 I would cope okay??



And presumably righting singlehanded in these conditions would be okay. The only time I tried righting the 5.9 on my own in a F5 (crew decided to leave halfway through a reach - something I said?) I could get it up - but all my weight in the right place on the dolphin stricker (TMT and downhaul all released) was not enough to stop it going over ontop of me - lifting me clear of the water and recapsizing the other way!



safety boat was then on hand so no sad ending I'm pleased to say



Huw

Huw