I don't think the A cats have a min. crew weight, do they? And Tornados? Do they? It's an outdated rule left over from the Hobie 16 fleets. As Matt says, with today's new, light, spinaker boats, weight is not nearly as important as abiltiy. There is no -one- perfect boat.

Get what fits your style of racing and then go race it. Corrector weights are not going to change a thing when it comes to your results. There are too many variables in the wind/waves/ability, etc.

If you are 175 and have some spinnaker experience, you will do fine on a F16 sailing Uni. Your wife will be fine as well, but tell your large crew to get his own F16 and the two of you can race against each other Uni. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />