Rick and Mary, thanks for the great input.

You make a compelling case for the Wave being a fun boat for heavier air. I'd definitely consider getting one, even only as a 2nd boat for heavy air days when I wouldn't take a more fragile cat out. Especially with the addition of the various add-ons (hooter +/- jib), trap wires, traveller, etc) it sounds like a fun boat with a wide range of use.

I gather that the main reason it is comfortably sailable in higher winds than other cats is due to it's nearly indestructable construction and it's low power/weight ratio. I would guess the plastic hulls are almost indestructable but I still wonder how strong the attachment points are for shrouds, beams, rudders etc are and how well these hold up under the abuse that 30 kts delivers. Have you guys seen any significant failures in higher winds (dismasting, rudder failures, etc) and do you think it is actually more robust than higher tech boats? Also, I would think that if one were to have a smaller main cut for other cats (ie, Hobie 16, F16, etc) one would probably be able to handle a comparable wind range?

Thanks again.

Jerry