Alan,

My last post after my A-class comments (which really have nothing to do with your inquiry). I agree with the previous poster about the Taipan 4.9. I've sailed at several regattas where these boats were racing both as two man sloops and one man uni's. This is the boat that Hobie and Performance Catamaran need to be building NOW. It light and strong and very fast. It is also extremely versatile with the easy rig conversions from sloop to uni. IMO it is the perfect guy/girl boat and would make an excellent junior boat.

The down side is the boat is pricey and hard to get at this time due to the current exchange rate. If you can find a good used one or perhaps a new one in stock, it's a great package.

Good Luck,

Bob Hodges
A-Class USA 147
Sail light, sail fast