Well, at least we will have done everything in our power to make them understand. And if a positive response remains illusive then we'll welcome you guys warmly to the F16 class.

I mean part of the reason it was formed was that some sailors got really fed up with paying top prices for (sometimes outdated) products that really didn't fit the bill.

We thought a better mouse trap was possible and took the plunch in proving it instead of just complaining about it.

In fact, we too (the current F16 owners) took our money elsewhere after having surveyed the product lines of the big builders and still come up wanting.

Maybe we should all realize that the market share that was lost by the big boys to the F16 class (a bunch of shoe-string amateurs) is now running in excess of 3 million dollars ! Any marketing director that doesn't take this VERY seriously is failing in his job (and taking his company with it).

Therefore, I think the proof is now in (after overcoming gigantous odds not in our favour) and maybe a well worded "wake-up !/last warning" is warrented. It will at least be the honourable thing to do before leaving "the family".

Wouter