In your price range, I think the F-18 is the way to go. At your weight, you need the small set of sails and your Nacra Dealer (Cathouse1 dot com) had 5 (now 4, I think) F-18s to choose from. These are all fresh water boats that have been well cared for and been competitive or won races and regattas in the Catamaran Racing Associations of Michigan or Wisconsin. I know he has a choice of small or large sail plans (in F-18, you have to weigh at lease 308 lbs. to legally use the large jib and spinnker). I have been dealing with the Cathouse for at least 15 years and they have never treated me badly or led me astray. At least talk to him. He probably has the boat you want. I know that he has sold a number of boats that are now in your area.


Les Gallagher