[quote=tumbolo]Thanks for all the advice. It sounds like a boat in the 20ft range is the way to go. The 6k budget can be a little flexible depending on how far I have to transport it back home to BC, so a somewhat local boat would be nice. But, yeah Cali, Ontario and even Texas is possible. Florida is a bit far.
There is a Nacra 570 for sale close by for a good price, but I have doubts about the suitability... Maybe a little small, although I read the volume is comparable to boats a little larger. But my main concern would be the lack of boards. How much does a skeg boat suffer upwind, i.e. would I have a big loss in upwind VMG?
So I think the key will be finding the right platform and then modifying it. Fabricating custom wings, adding a spin kit if needed, etc. From the looks of it, A spin kit could be made from a carbon windsurfing mast and a few bits here and there, meaning the main cost would be a used spi. Am I missing something here?
The hobie 21 may be getting a bit heavy for serious rowing...
[quote]I believe a buddy of mine is selling his 2007 Hobie miracle....[/quote]
Where is this boat located?[/quote]
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