Bob just said F17 would suit may weight better at 210. And he think it is a stronger built boat than the Blade. Still want to sail both of then before I make my choice. Both are great boats, DON'T get me wrong.
The best advice I can give you is to indeed test sail both boats and be sure to do all the beach handling yourself as well. Don't take my word or Bob's word for anything; find out yourself.
The claim that the F17 is better suited to your 210 lbs then the F16 (or even the other way around) is just plain BS. There is absolutely no basis on which to arrive at that conclusion. Really, there isn't. (I'm 198 lbs)
Wouter
