| Is a Wave the Correct Choice? #56450 08/31/05 06:51 PM 08/31/05 06:51 PM |
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 24 Adolphus Reach, ON, Canada Pavane OP
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Posts: 24 Adolphus Reach, ON, Canada | I just sold my 29' keel boat (cutter rig) and I am looking for a catamaran replacement. I have waterfront property on Lake Ontario (Canada) so transportation is not an issue. I am 6'2" and 230 lbs. and will sail solo 75% of the time and the rest with one other adult. I see that the Hobie Wave has a Total Capacity of 350 lbs, but others have mentioned sailing with greater weight. I will be cruising mainly, but racing might be interesting later.
At first I was prejudiced against plastic hulls, but I can see their advantages for cruisers on stoney shores. I also wanted a sloop rig for greater sail area and better upwind performance, but I can see the elegant simplicity of an Una cat rig that can can be expanded later. I don't really care about performance boats, but I wonder if I am better off with Hobie Getaway instead. It has a larger size/sail area and weight capacity, but I don't want to pay for something I will not use. | | | Re: Is a Wave the Correct Choice?
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#56453 09/06/05 06:09 AM 09/06/05 06:09 AM |
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6 jack
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Posts: 6 | i just love this boat. takes minutes to rig, alot of space to stretch out, is am 6'4" 210, and just a blast to sail and a real thrill and a handful(since only sailing for a couple of years),but manageble in winds to 20knots. above that for me is a bit to much, but rick has sailed in 45 knot winds,,,,,yike. and also if you capsize, one person can right it. i love to sail it on lake michigan, esp with the waves. my brother has a 31 ft off shore racing boat, takes 6 to sail it effectively, his mainsail costs more than my entire boat, and it has been sitting in dry dock for 3yrs and takes the entire day to get to it,rigged and sail it.
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#56457 09/06/05 03:01 PM 09/06/05 03:01 PM |
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Posts: 24 Adolphus Reach, ON, Canada | I don't know the exact discount. The vendor just said that their best sale of the year was available at the show. Since the non-keelboat sailing season will be winding down soon, I thought it made sense to wait. It is also possible that someone wants to trade to a larger cat, and their Wave will become available to purchase.
By the way. Is there an advantage of the "club" version of the Wave over the standard version?
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#56464 09/10/05 10:11 PM 09/10/05 10:11 PM |
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 8 midwest ( southern Kansas) Jeff_P
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Posts: 8 midwest ( southern Kansas) | I sailed my wave this summer with me (285 lbs), my wife (160){hope she doesn't read this }, my son (295), and grandson (70). The going was slow, very light winds. but had plenty of room and lots of fun, til the breeze died. I've put over 800 lbs in a nice breeze and did fine. I have the club model and car topped it without any problems, takes about 20 minute set up once you get the hang of it. | | |
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