[quote=Edchris177]The Nacra 5.2 is a blast, HOWEVER, it is not a boat for you to put 3-4 people on, with some gear, & camp. The N5.7 above checks all your boxes, & wins, hands down, over every other boat mentioned.
I’m a senior, over 60 crowd, of all my Cats, the 5.7 is the best recreational boat I’ve ever had. In our younger days, when my lightweight 110lb wife didn’t mind being on the wire for 20 mile legs, it was fantastic. The only reason we sail the H18 Magnum now, she prefers the wings for longer stretches.
None of the 16’ boats will be fun with 3 adults, or camping gear.
Kevin, just above...why do you skip the jib on your Dart?
A Dart jib is a hanky to begin with, there isn’t enough sail to make bikini for a Victoria’s Secret model.
Unless the wind is 25+, you need all the help you can get. A neighbor, who was a competitive sailor in England has a Dart 18. My N5.7 easily outpaces it. I also have the little brother, a Dart 15, that jib is tiny. Even in 30 mph, I use both sails.[/quote]
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