I would insert "one of", but the Hobie 16 is only capable of those speeds on a reach, and only in certain conditions. The F18 is a 25-28kt boat that regularly does in the low 20's across 90+ degrees of TWA. Its not the same, but you know that already Matt!

We've joked about selling all our spin boats and racing Hobie 16's, then realize how foolish that would be in the light air slug fest that is Chesapeake sailing when the lone TheMightyHobie18 joins us and is lucky to finish before dark. The other reality is, while not super competitive at the pointy end of the fleet, you can sail the F18 at over 400 lbs and still be pretty quick. Anything over what, 300lbs? is a no go on the H16?