Rick, you raised a question that is a running debate in our household. That being; what boat do I get next? Trish has her Wave but next year I want to replace the Inter 18 (which I sold). I have asked this question before of Rick but here goes again. I think I want either a F16 or another Wave. Here is my logic and why I am torn.

First, I love the simplicity of the Wave, the ease of rigging, and I love sailing her. However, my daughter misses hiking out on the bigger catamaran and my son really was not happy that I sold the Inter 18—he liked the whole concept of that type of catamaran.

So, do I get a F16 like the Blade? The logic for the F16 is that it is lighter than the Inter 18, the sail area is smaller, it can be sailed with just the main, and it is fast. I want the ability to sail with my daughter where she is crewing for me or vis versa (that father and daughter bonding thing is important to me). I am trying to get on a F16 this summer to see what that class of boats is all about.

I am just curious of what y’all think. Two Wave family, or one Wave and a Blade? It seems that many people who sail Waves also sail other boat classes. Therefore, I value your opinions.

Thanks

Bob
p.s I know most of this can be answered once I sail a Taipan or a Blade. It's just a boring, rainy evening at home and hence, I have made this post.