Any tri will get into trouble if ignored. I have some experience on the F31R and like it very much as a medium speed tri. It doesn't fly the main hull easily like an F25c or Seacart but will go quite well when sailed properly. It also generaly takes more crew than the smaller tris if racing. Waves I fly off the top of the F31 goes over them with good momentum. Theres enough room for as many as six to race with and not be crowded but you can race quite well with 2 crew with the Mike Lenenman setup with mast head furling spin, furling jibs, etc. Whats so great about Farrier designs is they are basically a boat in the box setup with almost all the bugs well worked out. I have seen a F31R go together and sail off in one hour with two people. Go for a test sail if you are qualified to buy one if not go to the dock cause we are always looking for crew...

thom