Hi Jake,

thanks for the comments. I also subscribe to the thought that the rig (sail+masts and their config) is the critical point. Hence my weighting of the question

Getting a new mast tube is not that expensive and I am a qualified tinkerer to my sailing partners dismay and relief.. New sails are a given anyway, but they might very well be homemade. (hush)

Considering that you have competed on the NACRA F18, it would be good to get your thoughts on the platforms specifics compared to the newest designs.