Kirk,

Hobie sure has the dealer network, marketing and name to sell boats. But I doubt the I-cat will be the replacement for the Hobie 17. The I-cat is more high tech then the FX One is, so I would surprise me that it would sell better to the Hobie 17 sailors.

Jay,

Indeed better to ask your question seperately or on the F16 forum.
In short, de Falcon is an 'next step' Blade according to me. The sailpattern hasn't really changed, but the volume distribution, placing of the beams, ... has changed (based on the experience of sailing the Blade).

Gill