I have decided to go with the Nacra 5.0 for the many reasons you mentioned....I'm still concerned about one thing though, and that's spare parts. What websites have replacement parts for a Nacra 5.0?
I had a 5.0 and loved it--you will too.
Parts are very easy to find: Catsailor.com online store, Murrays, SailingProShop.com
Many Nacra parts are interchangable between models; some parts can be refurbished with parts from the hardware store (eg the rudder bungees).
