It will be on the mooring and I don't know the boat yet. Also I don't think it will be as easy to launch and recover as the 17 footer
I'm sure you will sort it out and launching a slightly bigger boat is a matter of slow is pro. There'll be loads of people to help launch and if Nicks going with his, you'll be in great company.
I was thinking if all the family are there and someone wants to.......ahem.......well you know what mid ocean, it will be more comfortable, shall we say!!
Just my thoughts and you may regret not having your pride and joy with you.

