I think Lalo Petrucci is fully aware of the F16 class and what the rules are for the F16 boats, it is more the interest what Catfan is saying at the moment what the main reason is.
From A-class we know that Lalo is building good boats and with the new V1 A-class he is trying to get a better product on the A-class market again.
It will be interesting to see how the carbon masts will go and what they will do like bending characteristics, this development is not a bad one it will keep the class sharp and when it seems that the F16 class is growing in his market area he can change very quickly his first design. I am curious how the boat will look but the way i know Lalo it will be close to the V1 a-class.