Bill,
I have no challenge with the road of old production boats forming a class.. But please dont tell me that it would take $15,000 to build a light fast 14 foot boat.. Its just not true..
Also please dont tell me Aquarius couldnt.. You definately have the design skills.. I guess you wouldnt be associated with a company which cant produce a product to world class standards.. Thus if AHCP has been doing this for the last couple of decades can then Im sure Aquarius can..

As for not homebuilding.. well then the US designers may have a niche to fill.. To design a home built kit that could be tortured ply, or even, perhaps a kit of already cut foam/glass (kevlar or carbon?) panels... The builder builds a frame and tapes the hull together.. Im not a good maine architect but you are.. Its all within your capabilities..