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[quote=chump23]I had heard the mast on SuperCats was very heavy, and for a family cruiser that may be a deal breaker right off, like Pete said.  I don't see my wife helping to lift the mast, and then running around to pin it.  I tend to agree with you MN3, on moving the bridle wires.  I will eventually be sailing this boat in the surf, and it's not like I can find another hull just anywhere.

I see your point Pete about the boom and its purpose, but that is less important at the moment.  Maybe one day I will have a family member who wants to really push the boat.  I do intend to add the foot loops like you mentioned.  Maybe sometime this summer I'll get to that.

The boat has a smaller tramp area than the Prindle 18 then it's out for sure.  I like my space.  That's why the jib blocks bother me.  Maybe I will see if I can modify the setup to be more like the SuperCat's, with the blocks on the edge of the deck and use the barber hauler.

I just liked the idea of a cleaner tramp, no boom, roller furler, and the set of Cat Tracks it comes with.  Cat Tracks would be sweet, but honestly I haven't had the need to use them, YET.[/quote]

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