an old staple of marketing is that all the customer wants is last year's model cheaper

as that would cut into profit margins the challenge for the maker is to use better production techniques to make some thing cheaper and hence more profitable. as this usually requires new molds etc. it is a good idea to also to make the bits better by either being lighter or of improved function.

i'm happy with my 26 year old cat, it's heavier than it could be but seems very strong.

if i had the cash for a new boat i would be looking for something lighter that could be sailed solo

something like a 100kg A cat that cost no more than a hobie16