I guess people who will spent between 10k and 15k for an F16 know exactly what the word Formula mean. I also think that F16 is high performance boat and therefore it seems to me that performance is the best way to market it (like F18). Then I agree on the fact that F16 should compete as most as they can in regatta to be seen.

I don't think the logo will do a lot of difference, as people who are interested in F16 are already "catamaran geek". That's fine because F16 are not rotomolded cat, they are no build for everyone.

For me, the most important things that has been said here about this issue is the number of manufacturer in southern europe and the possibility to compete on elapsed time.

Just my 2 cents...

Ciao,
tom_in_fire.