I had checked out the Taipan 4.9 and I'm sure it's a beautiful cat but it is just a little over my budget, after all this will be the first cat that I will actually own. My accountant (that's me ) thinks it will be an option my second time around.

I have been researching the I17R but I think the design is a little old. Does anyone know when it was first designed and what updates has been done to it since then? How does the price compare to the Taipan 4.9? . Any other words about this cat?

I haven't much looked at the Blade yet but I will consider it eventhough it seems as though it is more tailored to flat water; there isn't much of that around here on the Atlantic side of the island.

Is there a cat that I can right solo? Really don't want to get caught with my mast below the hulls, there aren't many boats around to help if you can beleive that.

Vicatman, don't be suprised if I take you up on you offer and come over for a spin someday.

Maybe a H16 is what I need. . There is a cat association here on the island and they will be racing during Memorial weekend, I plan on being there.