Wouter. Do you really think the cost of building an F16 is that much less than the cost of building an F18??
If so please let me know how you come to this conclusion???
Well, normally I would not enter such threat, but it looks like a reasonable debate...
Brett,
200kg of polyester and glass is more expensive than 100kg, a 10m alu mast section is more expensive than a 8m mast, alu tubes of 150mm diameter are more expensive than 80mm dia., 20sqm of sail is more expensive than 15sqm and a 10:1 main sheet is more expensive than a 7:1. Shorter lines, smaller blocks, shackles, boards, rudders, and so on. 100kg of glass and resin is faster fabricated than 200kg...
I do not see any reason, why there should not be a difference.
Of course a professional sailor and a high gloss brochure costs always the same.
As a costumer I would like to profit from the reduced costs of a smaller and lighter boat of course, so at the end of the day it is retail price what counts.
Cheers,
Klaus
