That wasn't a slam ( it's pretty obvious when I do that), just explaining my take on smaller sails and platform that Europeans seem to prefer, otherwise why wouldn't a longer boat with more sail area be prefered. We had to add sail area. Rolf, Do you or any other Europeans(besides Wouter) have some insight into why the F-20 class collapsed over there? Todd
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The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea Isak Dinesen If a man is to be obsessed by something.... I suppose a boat is as good as anything... perhaps a bit better than most. E. B. White
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