ziggy Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Looking at something easy to sail and good value considering any of the following Nacra 5.8 , Nacra f17 , Nacra 18 or HOBIE TIGER Budget $6000 to $8000 Comments and advice welcomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sando Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Choices... One up cat rigged, two up sloop rigged - spinniker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 choices... One up cat rigged' date=' two up sloop rigged - spinniker?[/quote'] two up i am 67 sailed a laser last year back in small boats after 40 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sando Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Nacra 5.8 a big powerful and quick boat. Give consideration to a Hobie 18 as well. Both boats perform well with 150 to 200kg crew weight. Look for what is sailed locally. It is always more fun to sail against like boats. Happy shopping! On Ebay see the following link. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18-Hobie-Catamaran-Cat-Sailing-boat-/320891138367?pt=AU_Boat_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ab69a313f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Ziggy, don't jump into a choice, try before you buy and not just in 5kts of breeze. There are clubs around with mixed fleets of big cats who would be only to pleased to take you for a spin, also worth looking at 4.9 Taipan and 16 sq Nacra, your combined weight, experience, fitness and agility should determine your choice, but it should be something that has a fleet locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remo Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 F16. Light and easy to handle. Modern rigging. Can be sailed one up, two up with main only, main and spinnaker, or main jib and spinnaker... They cover off all cat options. Growing breed. And also i have one for sale in your price range!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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