Jmr wrote:
I've had a T2 for about a year now, and I am really happy with it. Sounds perfect for what you want to do with it. I would definitely buy it again, for what that's worth. It's fast and fun and compares favorably with a 16 in my opinion. Different than the 16 but a lot of fun. Speed wise a MUCH smaller difference than I expected.
Now that's the stuff I want to hear!!! I do boat repair and tuning as part of my business
http://www.buxtonsimport.com/catamaran-repairs.html and get to see a lot of abused boats so I'm pretty anal when it comes to taking care of mine. I never run up on the beach or drag them across the sand if avoidable, after 4 seasons my 16 can still pass as showroom condition. I'll still be that way with a T2 but I look at how well the kayaks hold up year after year and keep thinking Rotomolding is the way to go. You just never know when a rock will take a chunk out of the gel-coat or glass. And again, I just want to be able to keep her on the edge of tipping and I sail solo 80% of the time.
I've already taken a deposit on my 11' 16 and she'll be going to Chicago in Feb so it really looks like a T2 is in my future. It's just a matter of when, I still have a 79' 16 I can use for now but if I hear more replies like yours, I'll be picking one up by April. Our locale dealership is closing up for retirement after 30 years so I will have to travel a little bit to get one but that's fine.