[quote=Edchris177][quote]why do you think this? they are both 16' boats, the same size tramp area (I think) and has even less buoyancy in the hulls (I think). [/quote]
The Nacra is actually closer to 17'. the tramp area is the same, but the N5.0 has WAY more buoyancy in the hulls.
We regularly put350lb on the 5.0, & sail the hell out of it in 25mph winds. My neighbor has 2 H16's, he is about 210lb, & that puts the H16 hulls very low in the water.
The 5.0 is a little small for 4, even if it is 2 adults & 2 kids. the 5.7 is a much better choice. I've done 21mph solo, 2 up,(double trapped), & 3 up, (2 on the wire, one on the hull).
The boardless Nacra is VERY simple, no boom, no boards, nothing to clutter the tramp. You probably WON'T have 4 onbaord all the time, both Nacra are a joy solo, one of the 20' boats might not be so much fun solo, when the wind gets up.
If you are in really shallow water, you can run those skeg hulls aground, without damage, unless it's onto sharp rocks). If you run a board into an immovable object, even a partially raised board, you will do major damage.[/quote]
