I have this theory that windage is more important than what we think as the speeds of the F16's and others such as the F18's are becoming nearer the 20knot mark than the 10 knot mark. The higher the speed the greater the effect becomes, the faster we go in the boat the faster the apparant wind.

Certainly in other sports such as gliding, wire struts and anything superficially that sticks out has long been done away with, certainly as speeds have risen.

Yes we do need to consider windage, not only the F16's but all boats with snuffers. I think Swell Catamarans have spent many an hour thinking about this and looking at their boats they are always very clean and aerodynamic compared to other manufacturers. The Shadow a prime example and part of why it does so well on handicap.