Why do new cat classes generally have fully rigged minimum weights? Why not platform weights (hulls, beams, tramps). Most dinghy classes only have hull weights.

Positives for platform only minimum weights:
- From a designers point of view it is much easier to perform an accurate weight estimate with fewer items.
- Easier to measure at regattas.
- Better promotional aspect because the advertising has the lighter weight stated.

If the F12 is to be car topable then this is the weight ppl are interested in.

Thanks for the link. I'm gonna with with that for the moment.