I've spent weeks examining the cats that are available in todays market. After studying A-Cats, F16's, H17, etc I've decided that I need a true "beach cat" that can be solo sailed. Though the carbon rockets with all the latest are seductive, they will not hold up to my type of sailing; off/on the beach launchs/landings and rough seas. I'm not a racer, unless you try to pass me.

Would like to hear from owners/sailors that have sailed both the H16SE and the Nacra 500/5.0 contrasting for me what you liked and disliked about each.

I've owned Hobies in the 60's and 70's, 14,16 and 18 but never sailed on a Nacra.

This will be a true "beach cat". Will be stored on the beach under custom cover with mast up as we do not have a ramp/launch site here in Naples, FL. Will be sailed solo 98% of the time (I'm 6'4" and 205#'s) and must be able to be solo righted (I know I can with the 16 as I used to in the past).

Thanks,
Jack