I love by Bravo, takes me all of 90 seconds to pull it off the hoist, point it at the water and go. We live on a large lake, and have plenty of 15-25mph days to go sail. I sail almost exclusively by myself, and am not a large guy (175, after I've fallen in the lake twice).
I've gotten pretty good at hooking one foot thru a strap, and throwing my whole body over the side of the boat to keep 1 hull up. In a perfect world, this boat would be a foot wider. A harness like on my old 16 obviously isn't possible with the lack of rigging.
Any one play around with either adding a frame so you could have a small platform similar to a getaway so you can get some increased leverage? Or even maybe an Outrigger like the kayaks?
I grew up on a 16 Fiberglass, and although much faster, its just don't have the time to rig a boat. I love the Bravo, its on a jet ski hoist, I want to go sail, I ask the wife for an hour away from the kids, boom I'm on the lake and sailing. I just need to figure out a bit more leverage. I do have to say my abs are looking great from the trapeze act, but they also hurt like hell.
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