Doesn't seem that the manufacture is making any claims about the boat being an F14, Whether or not it is the next generation 14 footer, that all depends upon your criteria. When viewed against the Hobie 14 yes, when viewed against the A&O... they wish...If what they are aiming for is a more modern design replacement for the void that the Hobie 14 left, then fine...nothing wrong with that. More like an updated Mystere 430...

If it was at, or near minimum F 14 weight you can bet it would be splashed all over their advertising. The conspicuous absence of the boats specifications in their release leads one to believe that its a new hull design constructed in standard 1970's/1980'S technology.

The NACRA 430 is a welcome addition to the small cat arena, whether it is a credible F14 which can race head to head with Darrel's A&O remains to be seen.. it will have to prove itself on the water...first impression is the Nacra 430 and the A&O are two very different animals with different markets targeted.