I am looking to replace my Nacra 5.7 with something more manageable in solo and that has boards.

I want a catamaran that can be sailed solo with ease and also that can be rigged solo (including stepping the mast up and down)

My current boat has a long and heavy mast and cannot be stepped up and down safely. Also, I cannot right up the boat after a capsize unless I have a righting bag or a pole.

Also, I would like to have a boat as fast as my current boat.

My sailing is recreationnal and I will not be racing this boat.

Also, price is very important because I will have to sell my current Nacra 5.7 to purchase the other boat.

I was thinking about the Nacra 5.2

If is any lighter than my 5.7? Can it be right up safely, A am 5"10" 220lbs, I am thyinking that the dagger boards will help alot.

My other choices would be an older A-cat but there are almost impossible to find in my area and I am afraid that they will be more expensive.

The Prindle 18-2 seems too much of a boat to me. I was also thinking about the Hobie17 but I do not know how well she will handle being double handled and I am concerned about the speed

Any "reasonable" opinions are welcome. I do not think that anyone wishes to trade an Inter 17R against my 1884 Nacra 5.7 with $500 more.

If I do not find a suitable boat. I will probable purchase a right up kit like the one of HobieGary and modify my trailler with a winch to step eht mast.