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The question presents itself of why so many "great I-20's" deals are on offer at this particular time.

If it is such a great boat and class shouldn't there be a shortage of second hand boat ?

I rest my case.

Wouter

While I've given a lot of thought to a F16, my weight suggests I look elsewhere. I was 225 lb. (102 kg) this morning. For single handing this might work on a F16, but for doubles I'd need to find a dwarf to crew! I like the idea of something like the I20 because it gives me the freedom to grab just about anyone for crew.

Racing isn't the only use for beach cats. The reality is most people use their cat more for recreational usage than for racing (certainly my plan anyway). The I20 also allows me to bring the chick out w/o as much concern with pitchpolling, plus it offers more room on the tramp for other activities. I haven't PP my H16 yet with her on the boat, but I can tell you it would be the last time she got on the boat if it were to happen with her on it! I want to keep sailing a 'positive' experience for her rather than having her associate sailing with being violently beaten up then ending up in the water for all of those hungry sharks to attack her (you know the deal...). I certainly don't have to keep her interested in sailing, but it sure keeps the door open for spending more time on the boat. Not to mention this is how I'm trying to justify spending $12k for a used rinky-dink beach cat! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />