Let's start with basics-
Power to weight is the big game in cats if rigs are comparable. Isn't the Tiger Shark quite a bit lighter than the H17? Is the sq main on the H17 making up for the heavier platform?
Yes, the logic I have played with the T.S. is a light two man boat with less sail area managed by one person will be faster than the original two man version.
But the H17 is a good up wind boat and the sail area and height on the H17 dwarfs the T.S. so I am still surprised.
