Jeremy, I know of four in CA. Two Taipans, a Blade, and a Stealth.

I agree with Bruce that if you feel comfortable with leaving a $16K boat on the beach, then nothing should be stopping you.

If I were you, I'd be talking to VWM about distributorship out West. After laying my eyes on a VWM Blade in Long Beach, CA and sailing this beautiful boat, I am under the impression that there will be people who would want one.

They're light and that is what will get the folks to fork out the extra money instead of going with the Hobie. Show me a catamaran that can be sailed (and righted) solo or two-up, weighs less than 240 pounds. That should pretty much sell the product I would think. F16HP, any others?

F16HP, The Tool, The Rule

GARY