[quote=charlescarlis]If considering a Wave at first, then really what you probably wanted is a Hobie Getaway. Carries gobs of weight is better performance, robust and simple. Very comfortable (has wings), but no rocketship. It's not slow compared to a monohull, but not near as fast as a fiberglass cat. A Hobie 16 won't have the capacity you want. I Sailed a Getaway at a resort in Key West - solid fun while really easy to sail. Not a competitor, though. They'll hold several good sized folks and sail well enough, but you'd not be flying a hull. I can fly a hull with 2, 200+ adults and 2 kids in a 12-15 knot breeze but my monster of a boat is that - a monster to set up, take down and maneuver on the beach. I've seen people easily handle a Getaway by themselves. If you're up to a little more complicated, then maybe you'll get your capacity out of an 18 footer, like a Hobie 18 with wings. However, there's a lot more lines/controls to work with and parts aren't going to always be new.
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