I think it would be hard to claim that F18 Infusion parts are inferior to whats currently being used in the fleet...

The mast is very nice, and suits a singlehander really well (hounds are lower etc), the rest of the boat is the same, very well balanced and it works well so why change it for the sake of it?

With regard to the weight issue, F16 will have to decide where it wants to be in 5 years and weight will be a big part of that future. I am more aware than most about what is possible regarding building light boats and the performance of said boats, but commercial reality has to be there too...

Also you need to get more boats to events to make an impact, perhaps Wouter if you spent more time sailing at these events rather than disecting the time sheets in the week after they are run you might be more productive in promoting the class.

I am off to Quiberon this weekend for the Catagolfe regatta with about 260 entries I believe, how many F16's will be making the trip?....