A good comprimise is the Spitfire which has "keels" and goes great. If you were thinking of a Getaway.. the Spitfire has all of its advantages like roller furling and no boom) but is a grownups boat.
I presume that you mean the Topcat Spitfire <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
'thought I'd let you chime in on that one Dermot! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Well - We all knew didn't we - Didn't we ? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Just out of interest - 2 skeg cats: Dart 16 and Dart 18. The Dart 16 points much higher than the Dart 18 ! Nearly as high as a cat with boards, when the wind is up.
