Michael,

First, my research shows tht Bimare boatyard made their first BIMARE F-16 in 1990. When did you get involved with the 16s? Next, the 2001 Bimare 16 was the first time that Bimare went with the 9m carbon mast. I saw this information on an old East Coast Catamarans website and also read about it on the F-16HT (before it was HP) forum, Catsailor forum and on the old Bimarecatamarani.com site. What would make you think that Bimare would revert to a shorter mast? This is where I got my information, so maybe you should do some more research yourself?

Besides, I am in contact with Steve Jones who is standing by for a discision from the F-16HP class on the new rules proposed by Wouter. Mr. Jones and several of us are planning to go with the Bimare Javelin 16, regardless of the F-16HP classes' decision. We would love to be a part of the F-16HP class and help it grow.