I'm just wondering if indeed maximum beam is actually faster on the Taipan or not (especially in light winds).

Has it ever been proven?

Originally Posted by Phat Buoy
Thanks for the comprehensive response, Wouter.

It seems that if I want to sail the Taipan as an F16, it will be far more competitive as a 1-up - which is what I thought.

There is still plenty of good racing to be had for Taipans without spinnakers and I think my boys aren't quite strong enough for a spinnaker yet anyway.

Looks like it is a Taipan sloop/Taipan F16 unirig combination for me.

Hopefully my boys get stronger and keener and make me buy them a Viper in 2 years time anyway - and that would be a fantastic outcome!


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