Firstly welcome to the class and this forum....

I actually postulated a way to "measure" hull speed alone.. Discounting good and bad crews.. Nothing more or less..

Do expect a lot from you and you teams!! you are both extremely talented sailors around the peaks of your skills.. I also expect others to pick up in response to a good team emerging.

Im sure there are reasons you chose the Viper.. AHPC builds a good platform.. I dont know if you spoke to all the manufacturers who currently build F16s or who have F16s on the boards.. Im sure though its a private business decision (as it should be)..