On Oct 24, 5:49*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:27:46 -0400, "mmc" wrote:
saw one those folding trimarans this morning on the Indian River near the
192 causeway, think it was a F-27.
There was barely enough wind to ripple the water but those things are so
light the boat was making probably 4-5 kts. He (or she) was definitely going
faster than the wind speed on a reach.

Wish I'd seen that. *I'm thinking more and more that I'd go for a tri
over a Mac 26. *Have to get in shape though. *There's another tri
that's a little slower than the Farriers but has other advantages.
Can't remember the brand now.
But unless I get off my ass and start exercising, it'll be a Carolina
Skiff. *If I can get over the gunnels without too much huffing and
puffing.

--Vic

There are Dragonfly trimarans that are supposed to be just a bit
slower than the Farriers. For just going fast, you might consider a
Windrider trimaran.