Nice rig change on the PT. PTs go like stink off the breeze when it is fresh, especially for a 14 footer. I would watch those loads on that tiny front beam though.
Build a 18 or 20 foot version with 10 foot beams (cut and shut 2 old PTs for some fun even), reduce the rig size and dont be affraid to run it flat and I am sure you will get some impresive speed out of it.
As for no kite, a cat will sail the quickest on a 2 sail reach without kite due to less drag. Kite does not make you go faster..... Just increases VMG down wind.
As stated this is a foam core 18' version of the Pater Tiger and it is already a fast boat...I am not widening the boat as this will induce pitch not lessen it. It would give me more righting moment with two "weights" strung out the side but this would push the lee hull down into the water more creating drag and the whole idea is to eliminate as much drag as possible by having the boat plane rather than be 'force moded". The boat feels like a far less stressed platform than say the Taipan or the Nacra and that has a direct affect on my attitude in that it "feels" a lot safer at speed.
