But since you brought it up, making hulls out of standard production materials that weigh much less than the current f18 hulls would be easy.
There is no doubt this is true.
The guys from Madison, CT took an old Rorche Acat mold and made a f18, and they had a HARD TIME making it weigh enough. Overbuilt doesnt add anything.
Well, the kids did a great job on that boat. Very impressive. However, one of the hulls did crack about the second time out-repairable. That could be design, or build issue, or just bad luck. I have spent my like sailing in rugged water, and there is something to be said for a weighty designs affording a bit of durability that can lead to longevity. To wit, last year I got caught in too close between the committee boat on a start, and had to bear off, and was T-boned on the starting line (grrr!), but my Infusion was only dented (cosmetic). By contrast, some of those Acats look to be and many are, easily banged up, I don't think that a light design helps there.
