Oh SH!^, here we go again!
Go here, and you can read all the wisdom these forums (fora?) have to offer on the subject:
http://tinyurl.com/gr3ejIf I may summarize....
The N 5.0 is apparently some magical craft that was delivered directly from the hand of God.
The H-16 is a pitchpoling, "agricultural" relic of prehistoric times that's reserved for "thrashing monkeys". (I love mine, however.)
I've seen the N 5.0 in action, but never sailed one....looks like a great boat.
Jerome Vaughan (AKA Thrashing Monkey)
Hobie 16
Clinton, Mississippi
