I think there are a lot of boats better than the Hobie 17, I just think it is a good cheap single handed boat, and has a GREAT handicap rating !!! On corrected time it does VERY well ! And Andrew is right 18 sq is SWEET boat, Palin is deadly on it. What hurts it is having to take it apart or have a tilt trailer. One reason I want A2 is fleet at HYC and I will soon have the money to spare.

Doug Snell