Yup I figure that is the general view, converting the sail plan to be F16 box rule compliant is something that people have done before and it seems to be fair, reasonable and de facto accepted by everybody. However, the rules says what the rule says, if I change the sail plan I'm no longer sailing a rule abiding boat.

Hence my request for an official blessing. I'd like the possibility to switch my sail plan to a F16 one, so I can stay somewhat competitive with the more recent boats, without having to use a hacksaw to remove 3 centimeters out of my bow <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

BTW, I've calculated the SCHRS rating of the Stealth 'R' solo configuration and it ends up at 1.03 with the small main and .995 with a F16 main. Quite a difference.