Zuhl, Right on!
There is a Nacra 5.2 (or 5.5) aging away at the yacht club, I have made an offer. 2 good mains, catbox, wheels, trailer, and the tramp is still good.
My boys are 18, 16, and 12 plus they have an 8 year old sister that wants to sail. The ARC 21 is too big for me to take the littler kids out on without another adult, so I figger an old 17-18' will serve the purpose.
We will see........
Eric:
I'd vote for the 5.5 if it's an SL. It can handle what ever weight you want to put on it. They need a boat with a jib regardless, nothing like the frustration of being in irons to a kiddo. 5.2 would be easier for them to right if they're sailing by themselves, kinda depends on how fast they are growing up. Unless my parental clock is off, the 18 year old might not be around the boat so long as the others. That's what I liked about the 14. Three skinny 13 year olds can right it easily, with a 5.5 it would not be so.
Good Luck!
CARY
