I agree with Stepen, that once in the water the 18 is more forgiving a boat for a beginner than a 16. And I also feel that there's very little room for any gear on a 16, particularly with 2 adults (and a dog?). Dave
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [beachcats] Re: I need some beginners advice >Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:50:10 EDT > > >In a message dated 10/22/04 11:42:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ><< I'm afraid an 18' might be too much for a rookie to handle. >> > >The 18 involves a little more set up and take down time when you are a >trailor sailor, but it is already equipped with a roller furling jib, has >deck >ports for in hull storage, and since it doesn't pitchpole as easily, it >might be >the better choice of the two. >the only down side as i seeit might be launching and retriveing it in an >area >that has significant tide delta's. The 16 IS a lighter boat. > >Stephen >H-18 > > >Group Home >http://www.TheBeachcats.com > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx Group Home http://www.TheBeachcats.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beachcats/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
