335 lbs = 152 kg. You guys will not have been unhappy at all ! That is quite a good crew weight for the F16, especially in those winds. 140 kg = 310 lbs is most likely the centre of the optimal crew weight range, when taken over a wide range of conditions. 10 kg (25 lbs) extra is not significant enough to make a noticeable difference. Personally I believe (based on results) that 125 kg - 155 kg (275-340 lbs) is the range a racing (doublehanded) F16 crew is looking for. With the 125 kg crews being just as disadvantaged as the 155 kg crews.

Personally I raced up to 170 kg (375 lbs) and felt in the game.

Wouter


Wouter Hijink
Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild)
The Netherlands