And I stand by my point that the Nacra 17's appear to be converging to the F16 specifications and that is the source of much amusement on my side.

I mean, how big is the difference between a 15.00 sq. mtr (F16) mainsail and a 15.25 sq.mtr (EU F17) mainsail ? Or between an AHPC alu wingmast and the Infusion alu wingmast ? Between a 17.5 sq. mtr spinnaker (F16) and a 17/19 sq. mtr spinnaker (F17) ? Between a 3.70 sq.mtr selftacking jib (F16) and a 3.45 sq. mtr. selftacking jib (F17). Between a 5.00 mtr long hull (F16) and a 5.23 mtr long hull (F17). Between a class designed and optimized for 1-up/2-up versatility and level racing against the F18's and a class now marketed as a 1-up/2-up versatile boat that is optimized for 110-145 kg crews that are looking for an alternative to the F18 class ? Between the name F16 and the name F17 ?

A copy cat class if ever there was one.

I guess the following two sayings are true.


"Nothing creates contempt like succes"

"Copying is the highest form of flattery"

Wouter