Wendy:

I have a Hobie 17 and I love it, just old technology. Don't get me wrong it is still fun. I am getting the 4.3 for three reasons. So Ashleigh will have a boat to learn to sail and race with, so I can learn spinnaker and a boat that we can race together competitively. Stick with the 4.3. You got a good deal and will learn a lot from this little boat.

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
Soon to be Mystere 4.3
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