[quote=h18formula_cro][quote=damonAdmin]
I've sailed Hobie 18 since 1992 and owned both type wings, I'm also quite a bit larger than most beachcat sailors so I've definitely tested the load limits in many conditions. :-D[/quote]
what wings would u recommend to me? what is your fav?
which wings are more prone to "catching" the wave when flying the hull?
and i totally agree with all of your points on h18. i would never, ever, never... sell my h18. WOULD ONLY TRADE IT FOR A NEW H18. and since that is not possible any longer, i will continue to love and care for my H18 as if i wanted my boat to last 100 years.
in 6 years i managed to create a decent spares inventory for a bargain. boat is easy to handle and service, offers a lot of room for improvements and upgrades and causes an inevitable addiction.
we have h16 as well, but it cannot compare to h18 - overall comfort, handling, steadiness, speed, all on h18 side. all except beach towing. IMHO
personally, the feeling of speed when goin downwind w gennaker is better w h16, but the speed itself is not-given the same conditions of course. in light conditions, weight could be prevailing, but sail area may offer h18 some chances over h16. we race them together, and whoever gets h16, becomes an underdog in that race. only w winds 8kts or less, h16 wins. although h16 has fully battened jib (but no daggers), h18 sails upwind better-holds course better w more-less same angle (ok h16 can get a bit better angle), but w more speed. and the discomfort u get when sailing h16 in lighter conditions - me no like. its ok once u trapeze-out, but my arse does not like it :-)[/quote]
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