. . .I also think that performance is a thing that needs to be proven on a race instead of internet forum.
Then you are in for a very pleasant surprise! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Remember a while back, all the talk about the U.S. handicap being too sweet? Our top people have been pressing "faster" boats for some time.