For me if choosing this boat, would look at what crew weight you would be sailing with. If on the heavy side (145 kgs plus for 2-up) then this is a better choice compared to other platforms. But if you are sailing at those weights you are really getting to ideal F18 crew weights.
I seem to recall in discussion a few months back that the opposite was suggested - i.e. it may be better suited to a lighter crew, since the boat itself has the extra weight.
