Pete was testing the new version of the F17 which has the Infusion mast section and same size sails as the older F17. the boat performed really well and is proably a good indicator that light weight is not so important to performance...
The boat is already racing in North America with the new SW Mast (Infusion), Peter is still working on the F17 main sail for Europe. According to the F17 newsletter, the boat will comply to the Nacra F17 Class Rules.
Lighthouse Regatta 4th & 5th place F17s were sailing with the new aluminum mast.
