I also seriously doubt this will catch on as a class. Does that mean I won't order one, I don't know.

I'd be shocked if Hobie US actually imports this model. I am disappointed that it isn't F16 compliant.

I would not be surprised if this were a way to test the waters and build an A-Cat later on. I don't know how different carbon is to work with than glass.

I'd also assume that this boat is cheaper outside of the EU the way the wildcat is. All the same it will still be better than $20K. I hope they paint the mast and crossbars just to protect them from UV, or maybe they just painted black.



Well Wouter, some of us are dummies. I'm young, not married have no kids, and I used to make pretty decent money. I'd seriously consider ordering one. Lustfull thoughts creep into my psyche when I try to wrap my head around a 220 lb, 17', spin boat. Don't start the "you should buy a F16" stuff. Don't worry, I get it. If it were F16 compliant, I would probably bail on the FXone right now if it were.