I think the old H16's PN # should remain 76.6 as the H16 PN # just changed to 76.1. I know this would create PN racing within the H16 ranks but maybe this would equal out the performance difference between new (1984 - 2000 +) and old H16's (1983 and back). Lets addmit it the new H16's are lighter and a more responsive performer. I know it is the skipper and crew that makes the boat go and but I also know boat is a factor, why else would the top H16 racers regularly buy new H16's.
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<br>The challenge is determing what age of boat we want the old PN number to be used with and if we really want to have a little PN racing within our ranks. The Hobie 16 Trapseat has a PN # of 77.6 for now so when the Trapseat sailors start showing up to Hobie regattas (which is currently the plan) we will be doing some PN racing anyways.<br><br>