I have noted the discussion on the different weights of Nacra Inter 17 / Hobie FX 1/ Blade 16. My local NACRA-dealer told me that the 2006 model of the F17 will be about 10 to 15kg lighter than the previous one. Does anybody have an idea how Nacra is going to achieve that?

My current boat is a NACRA 5.0 from 1995, I am sailing the Baltic Sea (Germany, close to Denmark) and considering a new boat for the next season. My problem is that I want to sail the boat alone (about 75kg) as well as with a friend (together about 155kg), and the F17 seems to be the best compromise. I had the opportunity to sail a boat in my sailing-club and it was in every aspect better than mine ...

Thanks for any comments on this!