Im torn here because i would love to own both boats. However, The F18 is definitely a different beast sailing at 400 instead of 330... But it doesn't take nuclear wind to take being competitive. I regularly sail at 390 and over 10 knots (used to be a bit more before long boards) we feel we are very competitive. I feel even more solid over 12. 7-10 I could live without but we can still usually hang. Id love to sail at less but im not changing my crew so it is what it is. For you Texas guys, I'm sure Tomko will tell you the same.
Lee, I know you're a big boy and I know exactly what your looking to do. The f20 would be the most fun ride. Yes you're on the very big side for an f18 but there is definitely something to being on a level playing field and being boat for boat with friends youve been racing against for years. That's why Tawd bought the f18... He can't wait to race against the guys he used to sail against on the 20. Ding is trying to talk you out of the 18 because he's scared of yet another boat beating him.
All that being said, the f20c would be a real fun ride, if that's what your looking for.
You're such a contrarian.
I'd have a go at you Ricky but you'd just get your feelings hurt and then I would feel bad, plus you have 5 days of pain coming. So you get a pass, how's that for a little love from grandpa Ding.
