[quote=DamonLinkous]Welcome to TheBeachcats.com saskh18!
It sounds like you've considered the issues pretty well. I'm a Hobie 18 fan but agree the daggerboards and jib traveler can be a pain.
That said, adding wings to the H18 makes it a unique people hauler, more room than practically anything else. Something to consider since you already have the boat.
Do you have the upgraded (post 1987) rudder system with the plastic cams? If not, that is a huge upgrade especially in a shallow lake. That improved system is one of the best kick-up systems around.
The 570 is a nice boat, a newer design, and no daggerboards. If you get a later model or new one you can get the 570 Sport which has a factory spinnaker system, which would definitely add some excitement and learning curve.
What part of the world is your shallow lake? How big is it? You might find some other local sailors here you didn't know about.[/quote]
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