Hi Rubin -

Sounds like we have a bit in common. I have a Prindle 18 that I sailed with crew and solo occasionally on a larger lake. But now sail on a smaller lake on a Nacra 5.0 with my 7 and 9 year old girls - both on the wire for the past year or so.

I love the Nacra 5.0 but would not be soloing in 25 knts as you indicated in your last post. The Nacra 5.0 is basic, light and VERY quick to rig. Jib and main halyard are much simpler/quicker than the P-18. With mast up, I'm sailing in 5 to 10 minutes.

The boomless main (which is also nice - one less thing)has an interesting feature with 5 easy sail settings to power down the rig. Also, know boards. I also like the rudder system. Quick and EZ!

Only thing I am working on is a better righting system. Have not decided between a bag or pole.

Danno