Dave,

Would be a bit of a trip from Naples, FL for that demo ride BUT I sure appreciate the offer. In January, give some thought to hauling that cat of yours through the snow down to Naples to sail with us!

I think your comments are valid. I definitely prefer the more modern design of the Nacra 500 hull verse the H16SE. Feel there should be fewer pitch pole experiences, and turning 65 in September, I'd like to minimize those experiences in my life.

I talked with your dealer in CA - pleasant chap - assured me that most parts are readily available - would only have to wait for hulls if they needed to be replaced. Made sense, and I can live with that.

And being that the N500 is reportedly a much easier boat to right when tipped, that's a plus since almost all my sailing will be solo into the Gulf of Mexico. Your dealer mentioned that the mast is quite a bit lighter and the cat is also lighter than H16.

Regards,
Jack