Wendy:

Order this:

http://store.catsailor.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jropdpmoo

For righting problems. Putting one on the 4.3. Just for safety, NEVER sail alone. ALWAYS have another boat around.

Make some of these. A lot cheaper that buying CatTrax unless they come with the boat you buy. Easy to move boat around.

http://dgaleana2.proboards56.com/index.cgi?board=tips&action=display&thread=1143785090

This will solve the two problems you are worried about.

Did you get any response from the guy in NC ? $2500 is a steal!!!

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
Soon to be Mystere 4.3
www.tcdyc.com