And for Rolf, I believe the real reason the I20 didn't catch on in Europe like it did in the USA is because the average wind strength in most sailing locations over there is quite a bit more than the average over here.
The F18 was built for your wind, the I20 was designed for our wind.
The EU I20 had a different sail plan (smaller) than the US boats did. The EU was F20 compliant (like the H-Fox) while the US I20 is not.
I'm not blaming women for the decline of the 20 class. I'm telling you that was one reason I left.
John just wants to be able to wear his bikini in public and not get all the cat calls he used to get at the I20 regattas ;-)
To me, the 20's are boats that can be pushed harder in bigger conditions. When I've been on the F18's I've always felt like I didn't have enough boat out in front of me in a blow or "big" chop.
I quite enjoy being on a light weight 20' boat. I've not sailed the M20, but the CFR sails like a dream. If you could build the I20 150 lbs lighter, it would be a completely different boat (for the better). IMO for a new 20' boat to move forward, it's going to have to be lighter.
