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[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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