[quote=mma600psi][quote=wannolesail]Alright! I know I want either a Hobie 16, 18 or comparable Prindle. Are these good starter cats? If not what are some other good starter boats? I'm assuming these can be sailed solo after some solid practice and time on the water...???[/quote]
Every spring this question comes up...HA!
H16- no dagger boards (good for ease of use), really a 2 person boat (can only be righted with 2 people). Lots of parts to be found used cheap and new upgrades. A lot of race opportunities +/-150K made worldwide. Tend to pitch pole (flip back over front). Can be solo sailed, but be careful when sailing in high winds.
H18- dagger boards (better pointing to the wind), run aground with boards down and you can have a big problem. Faster boat than the 16. H18 have a lot of parts out there new and used. From my searching cost about $1000 more for used 18 than a used 16 of comparable condition. Larger than the 16 in a good way, more room.
Prindles I don't know about, people prefer them over the hobies, when they have sailed both. I can't really give you too much for the Prindles. [/quote]
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