Hey All,
Been lurking for a while, just signed up. I'm looking to make the transition from a mono hull to multi and have been doing some research on the board. I've been sailing for about 2 years so I'm not a total beginner but have had a few tails of woe, and do have some concerns around some of the "not at beginners boat" comments. I sailed on a Getaway on vacation and had a blast and it looks like H16 and P16 are pretty popular and available in my area.
My main concern is making that first transition from 2 hulls wet to flying one and going over hard. Really a matter of snapping a mast 30 minutes into my first sail. How common is that on a pitchpole or knockdown? Or not being able to right the boat solo. I'm 5'11' 210 so I should have some decent leverage...but will still carry a bag.
I'm not looking to race just buzz around trap out and go fast. I'm probably going to get a boat in the 1,500 range to start with and see where it goes. I should have a dry slip on a bay beach for next year. Besides soft spots and a bent mast what are some other things to watch out for?
Anyone on here sail Barnegat between Mantalooking rd and the 37 bridge?
Thanks in advance, -