The F-16 ht Class and web site did a very nice job of comparing different design variations within Formula classification by using Texel and ISAF rating -
They only take basics of L B W SA plus a few other factors in the design measurement rating to arrive at an average comparison of all types of cats ,--but that is very different from a detailed design annalysis in greater depth on similar designs in a similar classification .
It is ISAF that provides the basic definitions and standard methods of measurement that is the basic language used when defining these types of design measurement based formula classes .-
http://www.schrs.com/schrsdiagrams.asp?id=boat A detailed design annalysis is not needed ,-no one would agree on its method or relative numeric value placed on numerous varied design features which would then vary in each wind and sea condition .
Think your correct that all must agree in principle that all boat types have a reasonable opportunity to modify their boat to potentially be the equal of any other .
check out the F-16 site ,-and its ISAF conparison
plus a really nice basic box rule diagram with basic specs of L B W sail area etc
http://www.geocities.com/F16HPclass/ when you have time
good luck with the F-14 building project
sounds really interesting .
best regards
