[quote=bacho]I am not sure the I20 and the H20 are really that comparable. I would decide first if you want a spin or not. I am assuming you would like a spin, so the only pro for the H20 at that point would be any class racing in your area.
Ive never sailed a Tiger, but I have much experience on the F18 design and I20. Here is much thoughts.
The I20 makes a better cruiser, more power, much more room on the tramp. The I20 will kill an F18 on the fun factor in 6-12 wind range. At 15+ it becomes more difficult to de-power the I20, but the I20 only has an 8:1 downhaul stock. Under 12 on the wind, I would have no concern about taking a couple extra friends for a ride on the I20. I even triple trapped off of one of mine on occasion.
The F18 is a better class racing buoy racer, easier to sail fast in big breeze (IMO).
Both boats require crew actively participating in big breeze. You wont just be handing a jib sheet to a newb on either boat. The I20 certainly has higher loads related to the spin.[/quote]
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