[quote=MN3][quote=tami][quote=fa1321]If you sail a H16 properly it will not pitchpole [/quote]
That's the funniest thing I've heard in quite some time... thanks for making my day[/quote]
Haha... !
Tami is right (as she usally is),
H16's are prone to pitching even for the best of sailor
It is true, any boat can pitchpole with the weight in the wrong spot, or driving the bows down to hard, but the H16 is esp known to do it. I think if your skipper/crew are VERY VERY fast, and know the boat extreemly well, they can counter (save) from pitching while driving hard much of the time, but even the pros pitch the heck out of that boat.
BACK TO THE TOPIC
h17's dont do well with crew period (unless skipper and crew are munchkins)
they have small centerboards that do kick up if you hit bottom, but in a cannal or reservoirs with any underwater obstructions will not be great
without a jib you may find yourself blowing tacks much more often and depending on the size of the reservoir, could be an issue.
I think the P16 is a good call. similar to the h16 but a bit more volume up front to reduce the pitcheness (reduce)
Also a gateway may be a good choice here (no boards, easy to sail, and you can hit the reservoir walls with little concen)[/quote]
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