Hi folks.
It seems the Blade has generated a bit of interest.
I would like to point out at the start, that I have no financial interest in the Blade.
It has been designed right here in Australia.
The plans will be $250 aus, and will be available late January. (I managed to buy the draft set)

My interests in builing a blade are, 1)I'm looking forward to sailing a boat that I built my self, 2) and I think it will give me an edge, certinally in the mixed fleets that I'm currently sailing in, and hopefuly against other F16s a little later.

As to the building of the boat.
Labour 40 hours so far.
Timber 95% of what's needed $482.
Resin $ 90.
Foam bulkheads $ 35.
Glass/kevlar (not sure yet)

The sides are cut out and the stringers and gunwals are glued on.

I'm budgeting up to $6000 for the completed boat.
Although I expect it won't cost that much
My goal is to have a hybrid sailing by February. That is a Blade platform with my Taipan rig on top. And then, hopefully have a fully compliant f16 by the start of next season.
I hope this has answerd some of your questions.

Regards Tony Jenkins.

ps I have some photos, but can't work out to attach. Later.