[quote=tominpa]I have a friend that owns a P-16 and routinely take my 5.7 for a spin. The 5.7 is a more stable boat that will not pitch-pole and rises more predictably. I have capsized my share of times, and even peter-panned on the wire and into the dolphin striker when I was younger, but I find the boat very controllable and fast. I still routinely hit 20 mph single-handed and can drop the bow into the waves and take them over the crossbar. I use a Big Bag righting system and can bring the mast up. I turned 70 this year, so I don't push as hard as I used to. The 5.7 has always been able to take more wind and rough water than the smaller boats, but it lacks a reefing capability.[/quote]
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