thanks for the info on the I17s. We discussed this earlier and it seems like we (singlehanded spi cats) might have potential for a fifth gear downwind under spi. When the Musto Skiff guys can drive their boats from the trapeze downwind, we should also be able to do it. I might have to eat those words, but working on it will be fun. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />