Hello gcmarshall,
I live a mile from the lake and trailer the boat each time i sail. Almost always I sail alone. Each time i step the mast i think "that wasnt so bad . It is much easier than a 14 or 16. This boat is so easy to set up and get on the water you sail it more often. Who ever designed this boat was a genius! It is a simple boat but it is rugged and espeically fun in heavy air. Get one. rbrazz