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[quote=martyr]Some things to consider. How will the boat be sailed, as in are you looking to race or casual sail? How much weight are you planning on putting on the boat? Some cats can handle more weight than others, not sure about a Dart 18. Easy of assembly, as in, are you going to be able to leave the boat set up for periods of time or will you need to trailer and set up each time you use it? The larger cats have heavier masts and are a bit more challenging to set up. As far as looking at any used cat, be sure to look at it in person. Check for soft spots in the hulls, check out all hardware, lines and stays, wires for any wear, ask if they are original items or have been replaced and when. Check trampoline for holes, wear, basic tightness. Check sail condition, rudders, mainsheet system. If the boat has a trailer, check tires, lights and overall condition of the trailer assuring that it is road worthy. 
In general, mainly check everything for wear and functionality after all it is a boat and will have been subjected to the elimates over the years. Hope this helps a little.[/quote]

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