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How to choose between MiniCats

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With 4 sizes and 8 different models, potential MiniCat owners are often overwhelmed by the wide selection.  I had that problem too.  Unfortunately, each model has unique features but not without tradeoffs.  That means there's probably a model that's designed for how you sail.  Initial questions to ask yourself is where you'll be sailing, how often, and with whom. If you often sail with a few friends or family, you may opt for the larger 420 or 460 which can accomodate 4 adults (having a capacity of 992 lbs and 1212 lbs respectively). But if you sail solo or as a couple, the 310 or 420 may be easier to handle. If you are looking for performance, the 420 Emotion, Evoque, and Laura Dekker Limited Edition have a boom for better control of mainsail shape with the outhaul and boom vang, and support the optional asymmetric gennaker sail and trapeze.  The rope traveller 420 Evoque and Laura Dekker Edition would also allow you to trim the mainsail in close to point a tad