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Old 07-27-2007, 09:20 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Acres per Second
Lasers are fast fun, but "tender" (tippy). You don't see many retirees in a Laser!

I sail today with my tricked-out Hobie Formula 18SX. (And own three catamarans, including the Tornado 20). You mention going to the World Olympics?

The Olympics have a Tornado 20 class: a tough boat to beat for top speed, acceleration, and epoxy lightness. What's it weigh, 350 pounds? It's "a machine", not a "beach cat". The Tornado accelerates so fast I've had several "man-overboard" simulations—that being me—nearly ejected off the transom!

As far as a boat's name, stay away from making a political statement. My boat's name was to have been "Wind Tax". (With an arrow pointing to my newly-required registration numbers). I never applied the name after seeing the MPs stop so many catamarans—no point drawing attention to myself.

Tip: Always sail a fast cat with a crew. They're there to deflect the cold water from hitting you!

BTW: Though I've sailed fast cats in the Atlantic, the only place I've "gotten air" is off Lake Winnipesaukee's impressive boat wakes. Great fun, but it can get wet!
I'd LOVE to get a Tornado, but I can't find one anywhere and they're probably out of my price range.

I did have a question about the H-16 vs. the H-18 SX. How do they compare stability-wise? Is the 18 SX faster on all points of sail? Not much info online; that's just what I've heard.
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