2009 AI shorter amas

Hi, I am looking at buying the 2009 AI and notice that the amas are much shorter than newer models. Does that make it significantly more prone to capsizing in rough conditions (high winds and/or swell/waves)? Thanks in advance.

I had 2 AIs around that year that I used to fish in offshore here in Florida. I never had any issues with capsizing and I've been in some rough water. I think they changed the AI up in 2015 or 2016 I believe. You shouldn't have any issues with a 2009.

I had a 2012 AI about 8 years ago. I sailed off shore in the Gulf of Mexico a lot. I never felt safe in higher winds so I bought a pair of TI amas and used them on my AI. There are a few things to note. Yes it makes a significant difference in stability. The stability feels similar to a current AI. Although the distance between AKA brace holes is different, it can be done and you will notice a slight toeing out of the amas. It never seemed to alter my ability to sail in any way. The forward akas will not sit all the way into the AKA hole. I was concerned and bought forward TI akas to solve this. This was not necessary and I ended up just using the AI akas. The AKAs never jumped out of the forward holes in the three years I sailed this way. No issues of any kind.

Having said that, I see no reason the post 2016 amas could not be purchased and used in an older AI, but that is something I have not tried. Bet it could be done though. The new ama holes probably line up better than the TI amas that I used.

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Greg

2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

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