I know from my own homebuild that an inch increase in freeboard or raised beams can make a big difference.

My mainbeam sits 25 mm higher on the hull and even with 160 kg on the Taipan it clears every wave; something the standard Taipan has more trouble doing.

I also really like the estatic look of the Falcon. It looks less pregnant then the Viper and F18's like the Infusion.

If is sails as it looks then I think I want one !

Wouter