I sail the Formula 18 (Tiger).

I would pick a 45 foot high performance cruising catamaran. I do not yet know which one yet but I like the looks of something like the Gunboat 48 that Pete Melvin designed. Oh...I may not be around if I had one though...South Seas sounds nice.

For racing I am on the boat that I like the most. Reasons:

1. Biggest racing class in the area with lots of talent.

2. Can sail with Eileen. A-Cat is a lonely ride. I-20 would be too much boat for us.

3. Have it set up in the yard ready to go. This could be any boat though.

4. Get alot of enjoyment out of taking others out for an evening sail. I-20 may be too much boat to take average sailors out for "just a ride."

Later,
Dan