Was it the F18HT concept that was bad? or just the execution? It seems like another case where one attempt was made and written off just because that particular builder didn't get it right...or people tried to make a long distance racer out of a particular inland/protected coastal water design that was never engineered or designed for that extreme application.

It parallels the mentality that led to the demise of the 18sq class...one guy came up with a better idea and everyone else thru up their hands and gave up. Wishing much success to NACRA with their new 17 and their ability to build a +-18 footer that is reasonable in weight and incorporates the new improvements that curved dagger boards offer...lets hope they can bring it in at a competitive price or it will make it harder for anyone else to broach the subject in the future.

No hate here or profanity on this end...