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I don't know Spitfires at all and I am way too big for an 16ft boat.


BS on that.

Please do not take this as an attempt to persuade anyone from their choice of boat, but generic statements based on impressions or comaparisons to boats developed in the 60's are not necesarily correct.

The tramp on the F16 is larger than on an A, especially when you take into account the lost room from the curved track and the boom is set higher so saying your too big for a 16 but not an A is not true.

The F16 designs with additional sail area and hull volume (especially compared to a Bim2000) are significantly less sensitive to changes in weight. I have raced between 115 and 155 kg with no noticable change in performance.

Keep your eyes open you may be supprised.


Matt
F16
A class