Thanks T. That's great info. I don't mind changing fittings and lines as I'm used to doing that on the Tiger. My Tiger is currently setup more like a Tornado anyway. I did hear that they made some block and cleat changes for the 2006 models. I'll have to make sure I get those and I'll ask about better lines as well.

I really like the way the Tornado steers and feels. You get so much more feedback from the boat. That is what got me thinking about a better F18.

Dan, Sounds like sailing it could be a blast. I'm very tempted about going for it. There is an opportunity to get a great deal and I could have the boat in March. My thinking on the Nacra is that it is going to take them a couple of iterations to work the kinks out anyway. Plus why not go for the 'real thing'.