Makes you wonder if the F16 rules are too restrictive. Look what happened with iF20 ruling out other 20ft cats. If the cats rate similar why not race against them? JP had to change the Stealth 'R' on which he had been very successful just to satisfy F16 rules. You can appreciate other manufacturers just saying NO. Were the IYRU right in creating classes A, B, C & D? Should the F16 rules be opened up (less restrictive) and become an ISAF class (I can hear the ring of the spitoons). If you create a set of restrictive rules to suit a specific need you will alienate many sailors/boats. Moving on this way leaves many inactive boats and sailors no longer bothered to get involved in racing because they 'Don't fit' the latest thinking. If you race against others they may be tempted to try or even invest in something that they can see benefit in. If you see a restrictive 'niche' group. Do you really want to get involved or invest?

Cheshirecatman