feedback wanted on cap f-18.. good and bad.. thanks

go to page 4 posting pitchpoling capricorns

What are you wanting to know about?
Matt

You can get some basic info on ahpc.com

some personal expieriance with the boat. how is the boat speed compared with other f-18's ... how many are in the US

Scross,

you'll find F18 sailors are rarely willing to criticize other designs (more so than I've seen in any other class I've sailed). I think this is for two reasons.

1. They all want people to join the class and don't really care which design they're on.

2. All the boats are very similar from a speed point of view. Because of this people don't often speak up and say my X is better than your Y, because next time they go to a regatta there might be a couple of Ys in front of them.

Having said that, you asked about the Capricorn.

Is it fast? Yes, you don't win Texal and the worlds on a slow boat.

Is it faster than the Hobie and Nacra? No. Its about the same speed.

If you're really in the market for an F18, go for a sail on each of them and work out which one feels right for you.

Oh, and don't rule out the old Nacra. it might be the right boat for you.

Speed? - It just won the worlds. Nuff said.
How many in the US? - A dozzen or so (AFAIK) and growing.
Is it the boat for you? - Try it and make up your own mind.
Would I buy one? - Maybe. I'd look at what the bulk of the fleet is in my local area and run with that one. Tiger/Capricorn - both are good choices. Old Nacra - great value for money. New Nacra - jury is still out but the signs look good. If you are expecting any boat to magically put you at the front of the fleet - FORGET IT <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Tiger Mike.

Summed up perfectly Mike