We have a group of Hobie 16 sailors that sail on the west coast and camp sail. We sail to several Islands each summer and have great fun. We have actually found the Hobie 16 not to be to wet as compared to other cats due to the raised tramp. I actually bought the Hobie 16 because it was drier than other cats of its length. A friend of ours just got a pair of Trap seats for his Hobie 16 and I was able to sail with him and boy does it add a lot to the boat, plus it is more comfortable than any wing seat out there. I have sailed a Getaway and it can carry quite a load but the performance is not to great, but then again it was designed as a family boat/fun boat.